Lammot du Pont notes concerning powder samples ordered by Major Peter V. Hagner, 1860-1861
Part of collection: Francis Gurney du Pont papers (1600)
Dates
- Creation: 1860-1861
Scope and Contents
Includes: tabulations of ratio of gravemetric density to specific gravity of powder, a note on sieves and tabulation of mixing, a note on Smith & Rand powder, experiments on blasting powder, list of deficient canisters, a note on experiments on density of powder pressed in horizontal presses, and tabulation marked "index" giving number, case, shelf, and remarks.
Physical Storage Information
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From the Collection: 0.6 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: French
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository