| Reference number | RBO/6/131 |
| Alternative reference number | RBO.6.343 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | 'About Air produced by fireing Gunpowder' by Denis Papin |
| Date | 5 January 1687 |
| Description | Prepared an instrument to burn 12 grains of gunpowder 'in vacuo' - inserted a mercurial gauge to measure air produced |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 side |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | JBO/8/120 |
| Related records in the catalogue | CLP/18i/39 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA5721 | Papin; Denis (1647 - 1713); natural philosopher and inventor | 1647 - 1713 |