Francis G. du Pont notebooks, 1870-1882
Part of collection: Francis Gurney du Pont papers (1600)
Dates
- Creation: 1870-1882
Scope and Contents
Includes: University of Pennsylvania lectures on chemistry and experiments (while a student); tables of constants concerning soda and moisture; experiments on absorption of moisture by powder; experiments on surface action and absorbancy of powder; experiments on roll cake; notes on surface action of powder; rolling mill explosions with their causes in four volumes; reorganization of Hagley Yard; experiments on the efficiency of Lower Dry House at Hagley Yard; and rewritten notes on experiments at Hagley Yard to determine the efficiency of the Lower Dry House, the shape of the packing house funnels, and the application of experimental research to the manufacture of blasting powder.
Physical Description
16 notebooks.
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
