Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 9, SI-5280 Idrija.
Ownership
Public
Owner
Municipality of Idrija, Mestni trg 1, SI-5280 Idrija
Local / Original ID Number
510:IDR;RZ-264
Type of Object
Mine, Smelting
Description
Short description
Kipp’s apparatus consists of three vessels – bowls. During the implementation of various experiments, iron (II) sulfide (FeS) is placed in the bottom bowl, sulfur hydrogen (H2S) in the middle bowl and hydrochloric acid in the top bowl. H2S was used for the production of mercury sulfide (HgS). The described object could also be used for the production of carbon dioxide (CO2) or other gases. The bottom bowl had a smaller stand on the bottom. The bottom and the middle bowl were fused together. The top bowl with prolonged neck is inserted in the middle one. The bottom and the middle bowl have an opening at the side, the top bowl has an opening on top.
Measures
Length 19 cm, width 22 cm, height 69 cm.
Materials
Glass
Dating
The time of creation is unknown.
Author / Producer
Manufacturer information is not known.
Picture attachments
Original use
Kipp’s apparatus was used for production of various gases in the laboratory of the Idrija Mercury Mine. It was used mostly for obtaining hydrogen sulfide, which was produced by the action of acid on solid substance.
Present use
The described object is being preserved, secured and presented as important mining heritage of Idrija with exceptional universal values. It is a part of the mining collection of the Idrija Municipal Museum. It is located in the depot and can be used for temporary museum exhibitions. It can also be used for different types of mercury heritage promotions.
Original location
Laboratory of the Idrija Mercury Mine.
Present location
Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 2 depot.
STATE OF CONSERVATION
History of conservation:
The object is properly preserved. Additional interventions are not necessary. Security of the premises is taken care of.
Present state
good
Necessary activities:
Regular seasonal maintenance.
DOCUMENTATION
Addresses / collections / links etc. where further in-depth information is accessible:
- Inventory Book of the Idrija Municipal Museum;
- Kavčič, Ivica. Živo srebro: Zgodovina idrijskega žgalništva. Založba Bogataj, Idrija, 2008.