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Altex 110 Gradient System

  • Circa 1978

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High performance liquid chromatography analyzes the components of a sample by pumping a solution through a column containing an adsorbent material, which separates and interacts distinctly with the components. The flow rate is measured as the various components exit the column.

Beckman acquired HPLC manufacturer Altex Scientific, Inc. in 1978.

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  • 10 in. W x 8 in. L
Inscription
  • (verso) "Herrington-Olson Photography. 769 22nd Street, Oakland, Calif. 94612. Telephone (415) 452-0501."
  • (left front) "10 Gradient System"
  • (verso) "8-64467"
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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Series arrangement
  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
Physical container
  • Box 83

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Herrington-Olson Photography. “Altex 110 Gradient System,” circa 1978. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 83. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/jm214p29x.

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