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resistance standard (0.001 Ohm)
Coil of manganin wound on a tube supported in a perforated nickel-plated case. Two heavy terminals, two binding posts and one center knob protrude from the hard rubber top for suspension in mercury to a standard bridge set in an oil bath. There is a thermometer inside the container as well.
The resistance is 0.001 Ohms and is calibrated for 20°C.