| Reference number | RBO/7/3a |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Observations of an experiment to burn gunpowder 'in vacuo' by Denis Papin |
| Date | nd |
| Description | A report on an attempt to set gunpowder alight using sunlight. Also records that he has brought the cider press so that it can be observed in action and improvements may be suggested.
Read to the Royal Society on 13 April 1687. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 side |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | JBO/8/139 |
| Related records in the catalogue | CLP/18i/50 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA5721 | Papin; Denis (1647 - 1713); natural philosopher and inventor | 1647 - 1713 |