Other Scientific Work
Harcourt's other activities included inventing a device to safely administer chloroform (an anesthesic), and the analysis and purification of coal gas, used for illumination. Harcourt also invented pentane-burning lamps that served as photometric standards.
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Harcourt chloroform regulator
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Harcourt pentane-air lamp
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