Letter from J. C. Bailey of the Aluminium Development Association, London, commenting on Chinese claims that aluminium had been found dating from the 3rd-century A.D., and related documents, 1962-04-06 - 1962-05-09
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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/SCC2/234/4/14
Scope and Contents
The letter refers to the 1959 article by Yang Ken [楊根 / Yang Gen] which describes the discovery. (See SCC2/234/4/12, 13).
The related documents comprise part of a letter from Prof. J. R. Partington of Cambridge, stating that 'In my opinion the preparation of 85% aluminium in the Chin dynasty is imposssible.'; postcard from K. P. Mayer of London, about the paper; copy of Joseph Needham's reply.
Dates
- Creation: 1962-04-06 - 1962-05-09
Extent
9 sheet(s) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Bailey, J. C.; Partington, J. R.; Mayer, K. P.; Needham, Joseph
Finding aid date
2006-05-11 13:51:48+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository
Contact:
Needham Research Institute
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Needham Research Institute
8 Sylvester Road
Cambridge CB3 9AF United Kingdom
+441223 762157
Library@nri.cam.ac.uk