| Reference number | RBO/1/4 |
| Alternative reference number | RBO.1.8 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | 'The Art of Refining' by Dr Merrett |
| Date | 22 February 1661 |
| Description | Concerns separating gold and silver from different chemical compounds using four methods - one is using an almond furnace
Read to the Royal Society on 9 January and 20 February 1660
Note at end: 'Entered February 22 1660/1 Dr Merrit' |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 6 sides |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1677.0069
Printed in 'Philosophical Transactions', vol 12, no 142, p 1046 |
| Related records in the catalogue | CLP/9i/1 |
| RBC/1/4 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8074 | Merrett; Christopher (? 1614 - 1695); physician and writer on natural philosophy | ? 1614 - 1695 |