| RefNo | CLP/18ii/1 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'An experiment in order to determine what degree of heat is required to melt some metals' by J T [John Theophilus] Desaguliers |
| Date | 7 April 1714 |
| Description | Measuring the time it takes for variety of metals to melt on hot iron. Contains a table laying out individual metals and corresponding times, as well as an intended comparison with experiments using a linseed-oil thermometer.
Subject: Chemistry / Metallurgy
Read to the Royal Society on 15 April 1714 |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8419 | Desaguliers; John Theophilus (1683 - 1744); natural philosopher | 1683 - 1744 |