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Sample of submarine telegraph cable, 1866

1866

Sample of concrete enhanced with graphene

2021

Mercury immersion thermometer

1950-1975

Carbon8 Aggregate Cement Dust

Unknown

Sample of concrete enhanced with graphene

2021

Carbonated Aggregate Block

2019-2020

Carbonated Aggregate Sample

2019-2021

Sample of concrete enhanced with graphene

2021
Gradient post, down 117 up 300, reinforced concrete, Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway.

Gradient post

Lamp post, cast iron on concrete base, Midland Railway, ex Defford or Berkeley Road station.

Cast iron lamp post, Midland Railway

Concrete block enclosing morphine safe for coal mining emergencies, about 1970.

concrete block safe

circa 1970
Sample of concrete enhanced with 0.05% graphene after compression strength testing. One of four test samples of concrete enhanced with graphene, tested at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), University of Manchester, by Dr Lisa Scullion, 2021. The testing process supported the development of a new industrial product, Concretene, produced by Nationwide Engineering, Wiltshire. Production of cement for concrete in the building industry is one of the leading causes of global carbon dioxide emissions. The addition of up to 1% of graphene strengthens concrete by around 30% compared to standard concrete, meaning significantly less is needed to achieve the equivalent structural performance, reducing carbon footprint and costs.

Sample of concrete enhanced with graphene

2021
Panel in shape of Gothic arch with polychrome tile decoration in formal floral pattern, possibly mediaeval Moorish, unsigned, Europe, 1200-1800

Panel in shape of Gothic arch with polychrome tile decoration in formal floral pattern

1200-1800
Concrete bench Bench H 1860 mm; L 2170 mm; W 200 mm Base W 2410 mm; L 3020 mm; H 190 mm Interpretation plan item code CR_OB10

Prototype station bench for the Elizabeth Line

2011
Experimental viscometer, unsigned, on tripod stand, in glazed case (not seen). When in use it was the property of the late Sir Boverton Redwood.

Experimental Viscometer

1885
Working model of a steam engine fitted with Corliss Valve Gear, 1899 with electric motor, in glazed case, scale 1:12.

Horizontal Steam Engine with Corliss Valve Gear, 1899

1899
Square marble pedestal, 18th or 19th century

Square marble pedestal

1701-1900
Bronzed plaster head on cement pilnth representing Prof. Albarran, urologist, made by A. Segaffin, French, 1890-1912

Portrait bust of Joaquin Albarran

1890-1912
Model of: Trollfield, phase one, gas production platform. Scale 1:350

Model of Trollfield gas production platform

Four samples of concrete enhanced with two different quantities of graphene, before and after compression strength testing at the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, University of Manchester. 1. Sample of concrete enhanced with 0.05% graphene before compression strength testing 2. Sample of concrete enhanced with 0.05% graphene after compression strength testing 3. Sample of concrete enhanced with 0.1% graphene before compression strength testing 4. Sample of concrete enhanced with 0.1% graphene after compression strength testing

Sample of concrete enhanced with graphene

2021
Pair of panel in shape of Gothic arch with polychrome tile decoration in formal floral pattern, possibly mediaeval Moorish, unsigned, Europe, 1200-1800

Panel in shape of Gothic arch with polychrome tile decoration

1200-1800