Combustion of Iron Wire in Oxygen Gas

Collection:: Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):: Hare, Robert, 1781-1858, author
Publication:: Philadelphia: Auner, 1840-43
Language(s):: English
Format:: Still image
Subject(s):: Equipment and Supplies
Genre(s):: Book Illustrations
Abstract:: Experiment showing the reaction of an iron wire when ignited at the end and placed into a glass vessel containing oxygen.
Copyright:: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):: Is part of: A compendium of the course of chemical instruction in the Medical Department of the University..., p. 106.; See related catalog record: 04510160R
Extent:: 1 print
Technique:: wood engraving
NLM Unique ID:: 101434522 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:: A012345
Permanent Link:: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101434522

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