Reference NumberMIMM/2019-3/11
TitleGlass Hydrometer
Date1900-1949
DescriptionHydrometer. Glass body weighted with liquid mercury, which is plugged with red wax. Paper scale with range [minus] 40-70. Hydrometers are used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Extent1 item
Dimensions240mm (length)
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameHydrometer
TermWeights and Measures -- Instrumentation
Specific Gravity
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/5938Hayes, Conyngham & Robinson; 1897-1998; Wholesale and Manufacturing Chemists1897-1998
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