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Modification of a surfactometer for increased versatility

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    Present address: Battelle Memorial Institute (Columbus Laboratories), 505 King Avenue, 43201, Columbus, Ohio, USA

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  1. Center for Air Environment Studies Human Performance Research Laboratory and Electrical Engineering Department, The Pennsylvania State University, 16802, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA

    R. A. Williams, R. A. Rhoades & W. S. Adams

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Williams, R.A., Rhoades, R.A. & Adams, W.S. Modification of a surfactometer for increased versatility. Med. & biol. Engng. 9, 729–731 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02474659

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