Zinc Electrode

Object/Artifact

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Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Zinc Electrode

Entry/Object ID

2001.045.002 b

Description

Zinc element used to energize batteries for a portable telephone. Base is 1 1/4" thick and is shaped with 7" prongs of 4 different lengths radiating from a half-circle with a 3" projection consisting of a handle and a small screw on top. It is in one piece except for the screw which is removeable.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Poburan, Steve

Notes

Accession Date: 03-Oct-01 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Electrode

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Electrical System Components

Nomenclature Class

Electrical & Magnetic T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

zinc electrode

Created By

Greenlee, Lucy

Create Date

October 10, 2001

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

May 16, 2025