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RefNoHF/1/19/5/9/58
Previous numbers98HF.208.9.58
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Edward Gurr, Michrome Laboratories, Upper Richmond Road West, London to Howard Walter Florey
Date11 March 1959
DescriptionDiscusses the CTAB carbon suspensions which he is enclosing - is also enclosing two gum tragacanth-carbon suspensions - comments on these - phenomenon observed with endothelium and carbochrome ink might be result of separation of gum and carbon or simply question of particle size - discusses these ideas - suggests Florey examine Pelikan and Carbochrome inks under electron microscope and compare size and shape of carbon particles - would be pleased to come to Oxford for discussions - asks what were the sulphonated dyes which Florey used and which outlined cells - new book will contain section of relationship of molecular weights of dyes to their staining properties - sends regards of Michael MacConaill.
Extent3pp
AccessStatusOpen
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