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Replica apparatus for the extraction and purification of penicillin

Biotechnology

1986

Broken tubing containing tap and pipette

Scientific Instruments & Research

Palladium bulb

Scientific Instruments & Research

1855

Apparatus used in experimental work with penicillin, United Kingdom, 1939-1949

Biotechnology

1939-1949

Laboratory equipment for flame experiments

Experimental Chemistry

Laboratory glassware

Experimental Chemistry

Bowl, part of Gay Lussac's vapour density apparatus

Experimental Chemistry

Laboratory test sieve, coal mi

Coal Mining

Section of vacuum tube of Large Electron Positron

Nuclear Physics

1988-1989

Laboratory test sieve, coal mi

Coal Mining

Tape Dispenser and Scotch Tape

Scientific Instruments & Research

Laboratory equipment for flame experiments

Experimental Chemistry

laboratory apparatus

Scientific Instruments & Research

c1855

laboratory apparatus

Scientific Instruments & Research

c1855

Laboratory apparatus, probably

Coal Mining

Bunsen burner for flame experiments

Experimental Chemistry

Laboratory glassware

Experimental Chemistry

laboratory apparatus

Scientific Instruments & Research

Spelter block used at Grimshaw

Industrial Chemistry

laboratory apparatus

Scientific Instruments & Research

c1855

Laboratory stand and glassware for flame experiments

Experimental Chemistry

Laboratory glassware for flame experiments

Experimental Chemistry

Coil condenser probably used b

Scientific Instruments & Research

laboratory apparatus

Scientific Instruments & Research

c1855

Glass tube. Part of Statham's student chemical laboratory.

glass tube

Science Teaching

1860-1900

Long neck, round bottom flask. Part of Statham's student chemical laboratory.

Long neck, round bottom flask

Science Teaching

1860-1900

Glass tube. Part of Statham's student chemical laboratory.

Glass tube

Science Teaching

1860-1900

Two sections of chemical glass tubing and a special tube joined together with rubber tubing.

Two sections of chemical glass

Industrial Chemistry

Special chemical apparatus, closely resembling certain types of filter pump.

Special chemical apparatus, cl

Industrial Chemistry

Thistle funnel. Part of Statham's student chemical laboratory.

Thistle funnel

Science Teaching

1860-1900

Cylindrical iron vessel used by James Joule, c1860.

Iron Vessel Used By James Joule

Scientific Instruments & Research

1860

Nozzle used by James Joule and William Thomson to test the effects of fluids in motion, c. 1853. Frame has hollow wooden cylinder in centre. Cylinder was used stuffed with cotton wool to impede the motion of air.

Nozzle Used By James Joule

Scientific Instruments & Research

1853

Vessel used by James Joule, c.1860.

Laboratory Vessel

Scientific Instruments & Research

1860

Metal container with handle and rubber disc from apparatus used in experimental work with penicillin, by Glaxo Laboratories Limited, England, 1939-1949

Metal container with handle and rubber disc from apparatus used in experimental work with penicillin

Biotechnology

1939-1949

Cuboids metal container from apparatus used in experimental work with penicillin, by Glaxo Laboratories Limited, England, 1939-1949

Metal container from apparatus used in experimental work with penicillin

Biotechnology

1939-1949

Collapsible metal test tube holder. Part of Statham's student chemical laboratory.

Metal test tube rack

Science Teaching

1860-1900

Mortar. Part of Statham's student chemical laboratory.

Mortar

Science Teaching

1860-1900

Small glass tube with bend. Part of Statham's student chemical laboratory.

Small glass tube with bend

Science Teaching

1860-1900

Retort ring holder. Part of Statham's student chemical laboratory.

Retort ring holder

Science Teaching

1860-1900

Steam receiver used by James Joule, c1860 for an experiment to investigate laws regulating the transmission of heat through thin plates of metal. Pipe at one end open, other end plugged with cork.

James Joule's Steam Receiver

Scientific Instruments & Research

1860

Apparatus to compress ice used by James Joule, c1860. Contains two hardwood tubes and one metal weight. One nut missing from outer frame.

Compression Apparatus Used By James Joule

Scientific Instruments & Research

1860

A plastic/bakelite spout, to be used with a laboratory or medical jar.

Spout

Industrial Chemistry

1900-1950

Glass chemical tubing, possibly a pyrometer.

Glass chemical tubing, possibl

Industrial Chemistry

Pipette in cork. Part of Statham's student chemical laboratory.

Pipette in cork

Science Teaching

1860-1900

Oil burner with wick. Part of Statham's student chemical laboratory.

Oil burner with wick

Science Teaching

1860-1900

Sample chemicals from research undertaken by chemists in Owens College Chemistry Department, c. 1860s-1880s. Glass end cap containing a tube with wire.

Sample chemicals

Scientific Instruments & Research

1865; 1865; 1864; 1880

Roller drum unit for agitating tissue cultures in fluid media, by Matburn Limited, London, England, 1946-1956. Used at the Common Cold Research Unit, Harvard Hospital, Harnham Down, Wiltshire, England 1958-1959.

Roller drum unit for agitating tissue cultures

Public Health & Hygiene

1958-1959

Special chemical apparatus.

Laboratory Apparatus

Industrial Chemistry

1900-1950

Copper cylinder used by James Joule, c.1860.

Laboratory Cylinder Used By James Joule

Scientific Instruments & Research

1860

Wooden ball on iron rod, used by James Joule, c. 1860.

James Joule Laboratory Object

Scientific Instruments & Research

1860