RefNo | 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 |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
AccessStatus | Open |
RelatedMaterial | JBO/8/139 |
RelatedRecord | CLP/18i/50 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA5721 | Papin; Denis (1647 - 1713); natural philosopher and inventor | 1647 - 1713 |