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Records of William Dixon Ltd

Glasgow University Archive Services

Analysis of Supplies

Series Summary

Reference Code

GB 0248 UGD 001/1

Date(s)

1882-1938

Extent and medium of the unit of description

2

volumes

Name of creator

William Dixon Ltd | coal and iron masters | 1906-1960 | Govan, (Glasgow, Scotland)

Biographical History

Biographical History

Records were kept of the analysis of the composition of coal dusts from various collieries, including quantities of fixed carbon, ash, water, suphur and phosphorus. Data was also collected on samples from sulphate works, including quantities of ash, lime, ammonia and magnesium oxide.

Scope and Content

Scope and Content

The Analysis of Supplies series consists of:

  • analysis of coal dust (1882-1925)
  • analysis of samples from sulphate works (1893-1938)

Index

Subjects

Businesses and Organisations

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