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Beckman IR-1 Spectrophotometer with glass lid

  • Circa 1942

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The IR-1 Spectrophotometer was developed by Beckman Instruments, Inc. in 1942 as a secret project for the United States' Office of Rubber Reserve for use in creating artificial rubber during World War II. The IR-1 was based on Robert Brattain's existing single-beam design.

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  • 5.5 in. W x 4.5 in L
Inscription
  • (verso) "model IR-1 with glass cover"
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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Series arrangement
  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 1. Image Files
Physical container
  • Box 55, Folder 78

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“Beckman IR-1 Spectrophotometer with Glass Lid,” circa 1942. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 55, Folder 78. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/h128nd689.

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