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Figure 63. Clement metallic thermometer, first mentioned in 1839 by the clock-maker of Rochefort, Leandre Clement. This thermometer functioned by thedifferential contraction or expansion of two strips of differing metals. Theywere soldered together in a spiral form. Left is the total assembly while above right is the indicating dial.
Credit
Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
Photographer
Y. Berard
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
History of Oceanography Collection
The Early Instruments - Collections of the Oceanographic Museum at Monaco
Thermometers and Other Temperature Measuring Equipment
Keywords
Oceanography