| RefNo | RBO/6/102 |
| AltRefNo | RBO.6.309 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Dr Papin's experiments to preserve fruit in 'gelly' |
| Date | 7 April 1686 |
| Description | That most fruit kept in 'gelly' gave off a smell although tasted fine - that Papin was going to experiment by boiling 'in vacuo' which had preserved the smell and taste of the juice of cherries, which the Fellows had approved on 18 November - that Papin had brought in some apple juice and beer 'in vacuo' since 6 December
Also details of carrying out Robert Boyle's experiment of firing gunpowder 'in vacuo' |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 side |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | JBO/8/50 |
| RelatedRecord | CLP/18i/15 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA5721 | Papin; Denis (1647 - 1713); natural philosopher and inventor | 1647 - 1713 |