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Marie Curie

Certified lab results of radioactive isotopes

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Certified lab results of radioactive isotopes

DS, in French, signed “M. Curie,” one page, 8.5 x 12.5, Institut Du Radium letterhead, June 15, 1923. Curie measures the “Dosage of Mesothorium by Gamma Ray,” contained within a specific piece of laboratory apparatus, and certifies her finding that “the [radio] active material contained in this apparatus is mesothorium, also perhaps within a certain quantity of radium.” Certificate also details the apparatus tested and method used. In fine condition. Any item directly pertaining to Curie’s experiments in radiation are quite desirable. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #421 - Ended January 15, 2014





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