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Straight Slide Rule For Chemical Equivalents, by W. Cary, London, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 35685

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.35685

Item type
Object
Makers
W. Cary
Primary inscriptions
Printed obverse titled "Chemical Equivalents" with publication note at bottom "Publish'd by W. Cary. 182 Strand. Jan. 1. 1814.".
Physical material
Wood
Paper
Dimensions
Height: 320mm Width: 70mm
Inventory No
35685

Description

A wooden block with the names of various chemicals written on it. A central rod with a scale can be slid up and down to align the numbers with the list of chemicals.

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