Hofmann's gas Demonstration Apparatus.

Hofmann's gas Demonstration Apparatus.

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Hofmann type apparatus consisting of glass U tube with tap and stand, by Julius Schober, Berlin, 1875-1876. Used to demonstrate that an equal volume of oxygen combines with equal volumes of carbon and sulphur dioxide in compound gases.

A W Hofmann's apparatus to demonstrate that the volumes of oxygen that enter into the composition of carbon and sulphur dioxide are equal to the respective volumes of these compound gases. (U tube with deflagrating spoon on stand)

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Object Number:
1876-220
Materials:
tube, brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), copper (metal), cork and asbestos
Measurements:
overall (assembled): 740 mm x 200 mm x 180 mm, 2.13kg
type:
chemical demonstration equipment
credit:
Schober, Julius

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Hofmann's gas Demonstration Apparatus.

Hofmann's gas Demonstration Apparatus.

Hofmann type apparatus consisting of glass U tube with tap and stand, by Julius Schober, Berlin, 1875-1876. Used to demonstrate that an equal volume of oxygen combines with equal volumes of carbon and sulphur dioxide in compound gases. Part 1 is the stand.

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A W Hofmann's apparatus to demonstrate that the volumes of oxygen that enter into the composition of carbon and sulphur dioxide are equal to the respective volumes of these compound gases. (U tube with deflagrating spoon on stand)

Hofmann's gas Demonstration Apparatus.

Hofmann's gas Demonstration Apparatus.

Hofmann type apparatus consisting of glass U tube with tap and stand, by Julius Schober, Berlin, 1875-1876. Used to demonstrate that an equal volume of oxygen combines with equal volumes of carbon and sulphur dioxide in compound gases. Part two is the double glass beaker.

More

A W Hofmann's apparatus to demonstrate that the volumes of oxygen that enter into the composition of carbon and sulphur dioxide are equal to the respective volumes of these compound gases. (U tube with deflagrating spoon on stand)