| Reference number | RBO/6/27 |
| Alternative reference number | RBO.6.181 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Dr Papin's Experiment to examine the specific Gravity of the Air comparatively to water and what effect Heat and moisture hath on the gravity of Air |
| Date | 14 May 1684 |
| Description | Purpose of experiment to establish what degree of heat and what amount of moisture will increase the gravity of the air - that the experiment could be repeated with a weather glass |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 side |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | JBO/7/249 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA5721 | Papin; Denis (1647 - 1713); natural philosopher and inventor | 1647 - 1713 |