30 Jun 1726 Jahr - Stephen Hales coal gas - 158 grains

Beschreibung:

Dr. Stephen Hales generates gas with Newcastle coal and burns the animal-bladder-stored gas.
158 grains makes 180 cu. in of inflammable air

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