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Beckman Model L8-70 and Model L8-80 Ultracentrifuges

  • 1978 – 1987

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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 developed in 1947 and was used for many important scientific discoveries of the 20th century, like the 1957 CalTech experiment that proved James Watson and Francis Crick’s theory on DNA replication.

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  • 4 in. W x 5 in. L
Inscription
  • (top left, 2012-002_2165) "L-8 (44-5) T"
  • (verso, 2012-002_2166) "44-1"
  • (top left, 2012-002_2166) "L8 (44-1) T"
  • (verso, 2012-002_2165) "44-5"
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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Series arrangement
  • Sub-series 1. Image Files
  • Series X. Photographic Materials
Physical container
  • Box 59, Folder 128

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“Beckman Model L8-70 and Model L8-80 Ultracentrifuges,” 1978–1987. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 59, Folder 128. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/gq67jr77f.

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