Kipps Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-LA-11442
Quick Answer: The Kipps Apparatus (Kipp's apparatus) is made of high density polypropylene in three main portions. Dilute acid dispensed from the top reacts with a metal sulphide in the base to give H2S gas, which is released through a leak-proof stopcock.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Made of high density polypropylene
- Three main portions
- Thistle funnel and bulb structure on the top portion for dispensing dilute acid
- Metal sulphide held in the base, where it reacts with the acid
- H2S gas collects in the middle dome
- Leak-proof stopcock with a self-lubricating PTFE plug
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | High density polypropylene |
| Construction | Three main portions |
| Top portion | Thistle funnel and bulb structure |
| Gas outlet | Leak-proof stopcock with self-lubricating PTFE plug |
About This Product
Kipp's apparatus is used in laboratories to produce a gas on demand from a solid and a liquid. Here dilute acid from the top reacts with a metal sulphide in the base, and the H2S gas collects in the middle dome until the stopcock is opened. Hydrogen sulphide is toxic and has a strong smell, so the apparatus should be used in a fume cupboard or a well-ventilated room under teacher supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Kipps Apparatus made of?
It is made of high density polypropylene in three main portions. The stopcock has a self-lubricating PTFE plug.
Q2. How does the Kipps Apparatus produce gas?
Dilute acid is dispensed through the thistle funnel and bulb at the top and reacts with a metal sulphide in the base. The H2S gas collects in the middle dome and is released through the stopcock.
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For a quotation on the Kipps Apparatus, contact School Lab Equipment India.