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Pottery testing with Perkin-Elmer Model 303 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer

  • 1970s

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General view of an unidentified York research scientist using a Perkin-Elmer Model 303 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer to detect traces of lead and cadmium released by glazed pottery and ceramic ware. Per notations accompanying the photograph, the atomic absorption spectrophotometer is capable of precisely measuring trace quantities of metals in order to ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration recommendations.

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  • Box 4

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Perkin-Elmer Corporation. “Pottery Testing with Perkin-Elmer Model 303 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer,” 1970–1979. Photographs from the Perkin-Elmer-Applera Collection, Box 4. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/kh04dq50s.

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