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Catalyst Science Discovery Centre

From Graces Guide
An 'acid egg', used to transport acid within a factory, in lieu of pumps. The acid was discharged using compressed air.
c.1955 Pearn dry vacuum pump made by Holden and Brooke and used at ICI Huddersfield, and donated by ICI
Lubricating/sealing oil system on Pearn vacuum pump
Model of Mactear's rotating furnace for producing saltcake
Cast iron caustic pot weighing 16 tonnes. Made by the Widnes Foundry Co for ICI. These pots were consumable items.

in Widnes, Cheshire

Originally known as The Museum of the Chemical Industry

Catalyst website

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