Gas Generating Apparatus Kipp’s (Borosilicate Glass)

Precision Gas Generation with Superior Durability

The Kipp’s Gas Generating Apparatus made from borosilicate glass is designed for safe, reliable, and continuous generation of laboratory gases. Its robust chemical resistance, heat resistance, and clarity make it the preferred choice for professional research labs, universities, and advanced teaching environments.

Key Specifications

Why Choose Borosilicate Over Soda Glass?

• High Heat Resistance: Withstands sudden temperature changes without cracking.

• Superior Chemical Durability: Resistant to acids and reagents for extended usage life.

• Professional Grade: Suitable for research and industrial labs where reliability is critical.

• Clarity & Safety: Excellent visibility for monitoring reactions while ensuring safe operation.

How It Works

1. Solid Reactant Placement: Add solid material (like zinc or iron sulfide) into the middle chamber.

2. Acid Reservoir: Introduce acid into the top chamber.

3. Gas Generation: Opening the stopcock allows acid to contact the solid, producing gas.

4. Automatic Control: Closing the stopcock builds pressure, which pushes acid away and halts the reaction.

5. Resumption: Re-opening resumes the process, offering a controlled gas supply on demand.

Applications

• Educational Labs: Demonstrating controlled gas production and chemical principles.

• Research Facilities: Reliable small-scale gas supply for experiments.

• Industrial Training Labs: Safe and repeatable demonstrations for technical education.

• Heritage Use: A timeless piece of laboratory design still valued for demonstrations.

FAQs

Q1: What is the main advantage of a borosilicate Kipp’s apparatus?
– It provides higher durability, chemical resistance, and thermal stability compared to soda-lime glass models.

Q2: Which gases can be produced with this apparatus?
– Commonly Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide, and Hydrogen Sulfide, depending on the reactants used.

Q3: Is this suitable for school-level labs?
– Yes, but borosilicate is particularly ideal for advanced institutions and professional labs where longer life and safety are essential.

Q4: How is the reaction controlled?
– Through a stopcock system; closing it halts gas production automatically by pressure regulation.

Q5: Does the gas require purification?
– In most cases, yes. Gases may be passed through drying tubes or washing bottles before use.