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Nitrous Oxide Cylinder, Sectioned

Inventory Number 10521


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.10521

Item type
Object
Provenance
From the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, John Radcliffe Hospital.
Physical material
Metal
Copper Alloy
Paint
Dimensions
Height: 54mm Width: 364mm Depth: 85mm Weight: 1823g
Inventory No
10521
Accession Number
1998-7

Description

Sectioned 100gall nitrous oxide cylinder with type 7 valve.

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Used for nitrous oxide.

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Invented in 1938.