Diagram highlights components of GE mercury arc rectifier, used for converting AC electricity to direct current. The rectifiers were used as electric car chargers in the early 1900s.
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Title: Diagram Showing Components of General Electric Mercury Arc Rectifier
Creator: General Electric Company
Date Created: 1909/1909
Location: Unknown
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10 in
Original Language: English
Subject Keywords: Alternative Energy, advertising,Car garage
Rights: This digital image may be used for educational uses. Please cite as miSci- Museum of Innovation & Science. Prior written permission is required for any other use of the images from miSci.
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