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Beckman Model E2 Oxygen Analyzer

  • 1960s

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This series of photographs includes the instrument, photographs depicting individual components, and single photographs of some of those components: the mirror subassembly, suspension unit housing subassembly, wiring, suspension unit subassembly, front panel assembly, case, lamp house subassembly, base plate assembly.

Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers ended up doing such diverse jobs as monitoring astronauts’ respiration, maintaining packaged food safety, and preventing blindness in newborn babies.

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  • 4.75 in. W x 3.75 in. L
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  • (verso, 2012-002_2003) "0182 7. 0081. OK."
  • (verso, 2012-002_2004) "Armstrong & Hess. 22o East Howell Avenue. Anaheim, Californica 92505. Norman Armstrong - W. J. Hess. Professional Photography. 0477-1. Bus. Phone: (714) 532-4424. Res. Phone: (714)772-3427."
  • (verso, 2012-002_2003) "Armstrong. 206 N. State College Blvd. Orange, Calif. - Ph. 532-4424 - 772-3427."
  • (verso, 2012-002_2006) "PH 85-0279"
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 1. Image Files
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  • Box 59, Folder 31

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Armstrong & Hess. “Beckman Model E2 Oxygen Analyzer,” 1960–1969. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 59, Folder 31. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/vt150j69j.

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