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Chloroform Vaporizer

Inventory Number 10392

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.10392

Item type
Object
Provenance
From the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, John Radcliffe Hospital.
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Gilt
 Glass
Object type
Vaporizer
Dimensions
Diameter: 66mm Height: 102mm Weight: 224g
Inventory No
10392
Accession Number
1998-7

Description

Small funnel-shaped graduated jar with foot, copper alloy screw rim at top for

attachment of copper alloy lid with swivel plates. Forked copper alloy fitting attached to lid, leading to a common tube to contain wick.

Central tube on top of lid, with bayonet fitting, for attachment of tubing and face piece.

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