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Wire Gauze Mat - Bunsen Burner, circa 1910
Reg. No: SH 850152
- Summary:
- Made: circa 1848 - 1950. Used in the pharmacy of a psychiatric hospital in Victoria, 1880-1950. The gauze is used with a bunsen burner tripod and is placed over the gas flame. Used to heat chemicals.
- Description:
- Burner gauze is a small flat circular plate made up of 2 layers of copper wire mesh of differing gauges with fine mesh over-lapped around edge of other side.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 3 mm (Height), 48 mm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | chemistry, heating, pharmacy equipment, psychiatric hospitals |
| Themes this item is part of: | Psychiatric Services Collection, Medicine in Society Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MEDICINE & HEALTH |
| Secondary Classification: | Mental Health - Clinical |
| Tertiary Classification: | laboratory equipment |
| Place & Date Used: | Victoria, Australia, circa 1910 |
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