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View of nitro-glycerine nitrator and operator sat on one-legged stool, Nobel's Explosives Factory, Ardeer, c1887. The process of nitrating glycerine is exothermic creating heat, and required the circ ...
SC 919743
Description View of nitro-glycerine nitrator and operator sat on one-legged stool, Nobel's Explosives Factory, Ardeer, c1887. The process of nitrating glycerine is exothermic creating heat, and required the circulation of cooling water to maintain a safe temperature. The one-legged stool was therefore a safety device designed to prevent the operator from falling asleep, thereby ensuring that he paid close attention to the thermometer.
Date c. 1887
Catalogue Number SC 919743
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of C 65821
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/919743
File Format (TIF) Tagged Image File Format bitmap
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