Question

what is the purpose of the double bell jars that surround the international prototype of the kilogram in Paris?
bobpursley
Isn't it to keep the air out and reduce the chance of oxidation?
Is there a vacuum under the jars or is it just been air sealed with air already under it?
bobpursley

There is a vacumn.

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