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William Ballhaus and unidentified man with award
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Dr. William F. Ballhaus, Sr. (1918-2013) was a Stanford- and Caltech-educated aeronautical engineer who assumed the presidency of Beckman Instruments in 1965. During his tenure, Ballhaus oversaw the company's shift away…
- Subject Ballhaus, William F., 1918-, Awards
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Arnold O. Beckman with unidentified man at construction site
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Arnold O. Beckman (right) and an unidentified man looking at what are likely blueprints or architectural drawings in front of construction equipment.
- Photographer Cox, Robert
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O., Construction equipment
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Arnold O. Beckman and unidentified men at a Beckman Instruments function
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Arnold Beckman is on the left.
- Photographer Dern Photography
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O., Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Arnold O. Beckman at an unidentified groundbreaking ceremony
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The instrument is labeled "Beckman Data and Control System[s]." The other men in the photograph are unidentified.
- Photographer Rothschild Photo
- Subject Beckman, Arnold O., Jackhammers
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Unidentified social function
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From the Beckman Historical Collection, this unidentified photograph may have been taken at a company event at Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Photographer Rothschild Photo
- Subject Dinners and dining, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman DU Spectrophotometer
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The first Beckman Instruments DU Spectrophotometer was developed in 1940, when the company was still called National Technical Laboratories. Spurred by employee Howard Cary (who had previously been involved in pH meter…
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Manual Variable Resistor Box
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Variable resistors are also known as potentiometers. Potentiometers are used to measure electromotive force (emf) by balancing it with a known emf. The concept was first developed in 1841 by J. C. Poggendorff and…
- Manufacturer Siemens & Halske
- Subject Variable Resistor, Potentiometer, Siemens & Halske
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Weston Galvanometer
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Rectangular wooden box; brown leather handle attached to top with metal fasteners; front has a steel lock screwed to it; lock is stamped with manufacturer; four hard black rubber feet on bottom; top attached with two…
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Beckman Model VS Ammeter
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An ammeter is used to measure the electric current flowing through the circuit. This instrument is distinct from those which measure voltage, like a voltmeter.
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Beckman Model W Industrial pH Meter
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The industrial model pH meters had features designed specifically for industrial (as opposed to laboratory) environments, like the Model W's rubber gaskets to prevent corrosive gases or dust from entering the…
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Woman using a Beckman Model KF-3 Aquameter
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Used for performing titrations with a Karl Fischer reagent.
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Beckman Automatic Air Dryer
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This accessory for Beckman's line of infrared spectrophotometers is designed to remove all moisture from the air passing through the spectrophotometer, which otherwise could interfere with its readings.
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Beckman Model J pH Meter
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Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting instrument kicked off…
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Beckman Electromate pH Meter
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Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting instrument kicked off…
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Beckman Zeromatic II pH Meter
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Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting instrument kicked off…
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Beckman/Spinco Model 153 Microtitrator
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A microtitrator is an instrument designed to titrate very small volumes of liquid. This model is shown with a Microfuge centrifuge and other accessories.
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Roadrunner II Mobile Exhibit
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A traveling exhibit of Beckman Instruments' biomedical instruments products.
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Men posing with a Beckman Auto Exhaust Analyzer
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Four unidentified men flank a Beckman HC/CO tester. This instrument detects pollutants in the exhaust from vehicles with combustion engines.
Beckman Instruments, Inc. became interested in measuring, controlling, and…
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Beckman GC-2 Gas Chromatograph
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Beckman Instruments entered the gas chromatograph business in 1956 with the acquisition of the successful Watts Manufacturing Company. Later that year, Beckman Instruments produced its first gas chromatograph, the GC-1,…
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Beckman Radioimmunoassay Kit
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Radioimmunoassay is an assay technique used to measure concentrations of antigens by use of antibodies. This test often requires making antigens radioactive and is frequently used to measure hormones in blood.
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Unidentified Beckman Instruments apparatus
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This instrument includes an oxygen analyzer, but its end product and purpose is unclear.
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Beckman Model L4 Ultracentrifuge
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Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came the famous Model E Ultracentrifuge, which was…