Summary
Porcelain filter candle in metal frame, invented by Pasteur's colleague Chamberland. Used for filtering bacteria from fluids. Superseded by membrane filtration. Used by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) Limited, Parkville, Victoria.
Physical Description
Candle-shaped porcelain cylinder in metal frame consisting of metal discs at either end linked by four slender rods. A hook projects from one end.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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User
CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 45 Poplar Road, Parkville, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1900
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Overall Dimensions
24 cm (Length), 5.6 cm (Width)
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Maximum dimensions
57 mm (Length), 57 mm (Width), 237 mm (Height)
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