A centrifuge swing (a) that is a rectangular-shaped frame with a flat plate in the centre from which a short stem-like geared connector protrudes; at both ends there are small, flat circular rings that pivot independently on two small posts that fit into their specific holes; into each rung fits a …
A centrifuge swing (a) that is a rectangular-shaped frame with a flat plate in the centre from which a short stem-like geared connector protrudes; at both ends there are small, flat circular rings that pivot independently on two small posts that fit into their specific holes; into each rung fits a removable, conical bottomed aluminum shield (b,c) with a protruding lip around the opening; into each shield fits a plain lime glass tapered test tube (d,e) with an out-turned edge around the top opening
Number Of Parts
5
Part Names
a - centrifuge swing - Size: Length 12.7 cm x Width 3.5 cm x Depth 2.5 cm
b - aluminum shield - Size: Length 11.0 cm x Diam. 2.3 cm
c - aluminum shield - Size: Length 11.0 cm x Diam. 2.3 cm
d - glass tube - Size: Length 11.0 cm x Diam. 1.8 cm
e - glass tube - Size: Length 11.0 x Diam. 1.8 cm
Provenance
Used either by Dr. C.H. Bird or by Dr. Godfrey Bird, of Gananoque, Ont.
Dates
1942
circa 1942
Date Remarks
Similar item found in 1942 catalogue
Material
metal: grey
glass: clear
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F8-7
Condition Remarks
Centrifuge swing is very clean and shows only minor staining and marking; glass tubes show minor staining in bottom; #2: glass tube (e) destroyed; dropped while being photographed.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Reference Comments
"Catalogue of Laboratory Apparatus and Scientific Instruments JC-141," Central Scientific Company of Canada, Toronto, 1942, p. 102 (similar to item 11550)