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QUALITY IN QUANTITY With six plants producing Carbon Bisulphide strategically located throughout the country, Stauffer is geared to serve the Chemical Process Industry with drum or tank car shipments of Technical Grade Carbon Bisul-
phide — 99.99% Pure. Carbon Bisulphide is one of the many industrial chemicals manufactured by Stauffer and listed in its comprehensive 106-page catalog. Write or phone for your copy today.
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Cathode-Ray OSCILLOSCOPE The Cenco Cathode-Ray Oscilloscope is an improved instrument for the analysis of wave forms. Its sweep circuit has exceptional linearity over the entire range of frequencies. The deflection sensitivity is 1 volt (r.m.s.) per inch with gain control at maximum. The input impedance is .5 megolims across approximately 20 mmf. Available in two sizes: No. 715S1 Cenco Oscilloscope with 3" screen $95.75 No. 71552 Cenco Oscilloscope with 5' screen $135.00
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