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Title: Nicolson's Hydrometer
Publication Information: Santa Clara University Library, Archives & Special Collections
Contributing Institution: Santa Clara University
Collection: Santa Clara University Archives ClaraVision Photograph Collection
Rights Information: Permission to copy or publish any portion of SCU Archives materials must be given by Santa Clara University Library, Archives & Special Collections.
Description: A hydrometer measures the specific gravity of a liquid relative to water. Nicolson's hydrometer differs from other hydrometers in being totally submerged in use.
Type: image
Format: image
Identifier: http://content.scu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/claravision/id/248
Language: English
Subject: Scientific apparatus and instruments
Santa Clara University (Calif.)
Place: Santa Clara (Calif.)
Source: sci.inst.325975
Relation: Santa Clara College 19th Century Scientific Instruments Collection

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