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... zinc electrode of the B.O.T. form is replaced by an amalgam of zinc and mercury in the proportion of 10 per cent . by weight of zinc to 90 per cent . of mercury . This amalgam is surmounted by a layer of zinc sulphate crystals , whilst ...
... zinc electrode of the B.O.T. form is replaced by an amalgam of zinc and mercury in the proportion of 10 per cent . by weight of zinc to 90 per cent . of mercury . This amalgam is surmounted by a layer of zinc sulphate crystals , whilst ...
Page 44
... zinc rod , thus short- circuiting the cell or destroying its constan cy by amalga- mation . Dr. Muirhead eliminates this difficulty by re- placing the free mercury by a flat spiral of platinum wire , amalgamated in the usual manner ...
... zinc rod , thus short- circuiting the cell or destroying its constan cy by amalga- mation . Dr. Muirhead eliminates this difficulty by re- placing the free mercury by a flat spiral of platinum wire , amalgamated in the usual manner ...
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... zinc and mercury , whilst the former is flattened out at its lower or active extremity into the form shown in the figure , in order to increase its active surface , and is protected above from the effects of local action , which are ...
... zinc and mercury , whilst the former is flattened out at its lower or active extremity into the form shown in the figure , in order to increase its active surface , and is protected above from the effects of local action , which are ...
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... zinc amalgam , and is surmounted by a layer of cadmium sulphate crystals . The mercury in the other tube remains the same , being covered with the usual mercurous sulphate , but the liquid electrolyte with which the cell is filled ...
... zinc amalgam , and is surmounted by a layer of cadmium sulphate crystals . The mercury in the other tube remains the same , being covered with the usual mercurous sulphate , but the liquid electrolyte with which the cell is filled ...
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... zinc and sulphate of copper solu tions , in the limbs A and B. The reservoirs C and D contain a further supply of the corresponding solutions , which is drawn upon to replace any which may be drained off at either of the branches E or H ...
... zinc and sulphate of copper solu tions , in the limbs A and B. The reservoirs C and D contain a further supply of the corresponding solutions , which is drawn upon to replace any which may be drained off at either of the branches E or H ...
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Page 40 - ... above the cork, using sufficient to cover completely the zinc and soldering. The glass tube containing the platinum wire should project some way above the top of the marine glue. The cell may be sealed in a more permanent manner by coating the marine glue, when it is set, with a solution of sodium silicate, and leaving it to harden.
Page 50 - As a unit of resistance, the international ohm, which is based upon the ohm equal to 10" units of resistance of the CGS system of electromagnetic units, and is represented by the resistance offered to an unvarying electric current by a column of mercury at the temperature of melting ice, 14.4521 grams in mass, of a constant cross-sectional area and of the length of 106.3 centimetres.
Page 39 - Sulphate. — Take mercurous sulphate, purchased as pure, mix with it a small quantity of pure mercury, and wash the whole thoroughly with cold distilled water by agitation in a bottle; drain off the water, and repeat the process at least twice. After the last washing, drain off as much of the water as possible.
Page 40 - Then insert the cork and zinc rod, passing the glass tube through the hole prepared for it. Push the cork gently down until its lower surface is nearly in contact with the liquid. The air will thus be nearly all expelled, and the cell should be left in this condition for at least...
Page 39 - ... any free acid. The crystals should be dissolved with the aid of gentle heat, but the temperature to which the solution is raised should not exceed 30
Page 40 - ... which the zinc rod can pass tightly ; at the other side bore another hole for the glass tube which covers the platinum wire; at the edge of the cork cut a nick through' which the air can pass when the cork is pushed into the tube.
Page 39 - C. Keep the paste for an hour at this temperature, agitating it from time to time, then allow it to cool ; continue to shake it occasionally while it is cooling. Crystals of zinc sulphate should then be distinctly visible, and should be distributed throughout the mass ; if this is not the case, add more crystals from the stock bottle, and repeat the whole process. This method ensures the formation of a saturated solution of zinc and mercurous sulphates in water. To set up the Cell. The cell may conveniently...
Page 38 - ... carefully removing any loose pieces of the zinc. Just before making up the cell, dip the zinc into dilute sulphuric acid, wash with distilled water, and dry with a clean cloth or filter paper.
Page 40 - ... the glass tube which covers the platinum wire ; at the edge of the cork cut a nick through which the air can pass when the cork is pushed into the tube. Wash the cork thoroughly with warm water, and leave it to soak in water for some hours before use.