Title

Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air

Caption

Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right) and in glass balloon (left) on prolonged heating, some red oxide of mercury found in balloon, while volume of air in bell jar (right) reduced. Engraving, 1894

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07108_0460001615

License type

Rights managed

Available size

24,5Mb (1,4Mb) / 11,8in x 8,1in / 3543 x 2417 (300dpi)