Gas Washing bottle

Gas Washing bottle

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Description
A gas washing bottle was used to inject a stream of gas through a liquid. This type, with a spiral tube, was introduced by J. Walter.
Ref: “Gas Wash Bottle—New Construction,” Proceedings of the American Pharmaceutical Association 46 (1898): 636-637.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
gas washing bottle
maker
Walter, J.
Measurements
overall: 7 1/2 in x 4 1/16 in x 2 3/8 in; 19.05 cm x 10.31875 cm x 6.0325 cm
overall: 7 3/8 in x 4 1/16 in x 2 3/8 in; 18.7325 cm x 10.31875 cm x 6.0325 cm
ID Number
CH.316054
catalog number
316054
accession number
217523
Credit Line
Gift of University of Pennsylvania Chemistry Lab
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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