Accession No

6581

Brief Description

Precision chemical balance, model R20, by Oertling, English, c. 1970

Origin

London, England

Maker

Oertling

Class

balances; chemistry; laboratory apparatus

Earliest Date

1963

Latest Date

1975

Inscription Date

Material

Metal (steel?, other); plastic; liquid (alcohol?); glass

Dimensions

510mm (height) x 332mm (width) x 460mm (depth)

Special Collection

Provenance

Transferred by an individual at the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Trumpington St, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, on or before 13/06/2014.

Inscription

OERTLING
752012

Description Notes

Precision chemical balance, model R20, by Oertling, English, c. 1970.

Model R20 constant load precision balance. Serial no. 752012, 200g capacity. Front window can be slid up and rests in place. Two more windows at either side cannot be opened.When unused, pan can be unhooked from metal hook (with two hooks) and slotted underneath a black metal fixture at the back. Below window are two buttons with glass digital screen in between for displaying weight. Four weight-loading dials below label reading “ONE DIVISION = 1MG”. Spirit level at front underneath dials; two front feet are plastic and metal levelling screws. Includes mains adaptor; may be in working order. Some general dirt to case and window, general signs of wear. Otherwise in very good condition.

Condition: good; complete.

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