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Beckman Astra 4 and Astra 8 Automated Stat Routine Analyzers

  • Circa 1978

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The Astra 4 and 8 analyzers used multiple channels to perform continuous flow and discrete analyses of electrolytes and "routine chemistries." The 8 was controlled by a microprocessor with 52K bytes of memory.

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  • 8 in. W x 10 in. L
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  • (front right) "PP04 57"
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
Physical container
  • Box 80

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“Beckman Astra 4 and Astra 8 Automated Stat Routine Analyzers,” circa 1978. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 80. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/w37636992.

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