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Description:

The “Pyrex” inscription on this test tube refers to a clear, low-expansion borosilicate glass that was introduced by Corning in 1915.

Location: Currently not on view

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Chemistry

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Credit Line: Gift of University of South Carolina

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: CH.315121.038Accession Number: 215563Catalog Number: 315121.038

Object Name: test tube

Physical Description: glass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 12.6 cm; 4 15/16 inoverall: 5 in x 11/16 in; 12.7 cm x 1.74625 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-6b7c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1341401

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Test Tube