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Beckman Model D2 Oxygen Analyser

  • 1950s

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Note the spelling, "Analyser" as opposed to "Analyzer," which may be seen on other D2 units.

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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  • 10 in. W x 8 in. L
  • 8.5 in. W x 6.5 in. L
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  • (verso, 2012-002_1990) "18/10/62/2. PH 85-0202. C-2. Dave Mack."
  • (verso, 2012-002_1987) "15/10/62/3. PH 85-0202. C-4. Dave Mack."
  • (verso, 2012-002_1988) "15/10/62/6. PH 85-0202. C-3. Dave Mack."
  • (verso, 2012-002_1986) "15/10/62/4. PH 85-0202. C-1. Dave Mack."
  • (verso, 2012-002_1989) "PH 82-0057. c. 2."
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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 30

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“Beckman Model D2 Oxygen Analyser,” 1950–1959. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 59, Folder 30. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/tt44pn22v.

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