Summary
Collection of parts used to demonstrate the construction of a wet electrolytic capacitor. Collection made and presented by E. T. C. Industries Ltd., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in about 1941. This type of capacitor was used in power supplies for radios and other electronic applications.
The collection was mounted on a display board with ST 021685, presumably at the Science Museum in Swanston Street.
Physical Description
The collection consists of: Complete electrolytic capacitor (8 microfarad), Minicap brand, wet type, also known as a condenser. Empty can Top seal of can Rubber bush and terminal for bottom of can Parts of internal insulating liner Anode crimped up Anode prior to being crimped
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Acquisition Information
Donation from E.T.C. Industries Ltd, 02 Sep 1941
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Manufacturer
E.T.C. Industries Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1941
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Inscriptions
Complete capacitor: "(logo)ETC" / "SOLAR" / "8 MFD" / "500 P.V." / "4"
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Part Dimensions
73 mm (Length), 25 mm (Outside Diameter)
Dimensions of typical capacitor.
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