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Beckman pH Monitor System

  • 1964

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Beckman's Space Engineering Group (SEG) was formed within the Scientific Process Instruments Division (SPID) in 1959. In 1964, it subcontracted to North American Aviation to perform work for NASA's Apollo program. The SEG developed a pH system monitor the purity of water produced by fuel cells.

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  • 10 in. W x 8 in. L
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  • (verso) "North American. 1964. "pH Monitor System." Electrodes-Sensor. For use in the Apollo Spacecraft to monitor the purity of the water for the fuel cell........... E. Buzza. 14 Tad 459-1."
  • (verso) "32. 14TAD459-4."
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
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  • Box 89, Folder 1

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Dietrich, T. A. “Beckman PH Monitor System,” 1964. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 89, Folder 1. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/9z902z99z.

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