"Daniel gravity cell, 'crowfoot' pattern. this is a two fluid cell in which gravity instead of a prous cup is depended upon to keep the liquids separate. The two solutions consist of copper sulphate and diluted sulphuric acid, the elements being made of zinc and copper." -Hawkins, 1917

Daniel Cell

"Daniel gravity cell, 'crowfoot' pattern. this is a two fluid cell in which gravity instead of a prous…

This illustration shows a beaker full of sulphuric acid and a stick of zinc, giving off hydrogen.

Hydrogen

This illustration shows a beaker full of sulphuric acid and a stick of zinc, giving off hydrogen.

Laboratory preparation of sulphur trioxide, an important step in the process of making sulphuric acid. "Sulphur (a) burns in the air drawn into the apparatus by an aspirator, and thte sulphur dioxide formed passes with the excess of air into the U-tube (b) which is filled with some loose material to rid the gases of sulphur dust. In the bottle (c) the gases lose their moisture as they make their way through the flass beads drenched with concentrated sulphuric acid. The patinized asbestos in the tube (d) is gently heated, and brings about the union of the sulphur dioxide with the oxygen of the air. The sulphur trioxide resulting from the action is absorbed by concentrated sulphuric acid trickling down through the apparatus (e)." -Brownlee 1907

Sulphur Trioxide Preparation

Laboratory preparation of sulphur trioxide, an important step in the process of making sulphuric acid.…

This illustration shows a bottle of sulphuric acid.

Sulphuric Acid

This illustration shows a bottle of sulphuric acid.

Diagrammatic representation of the sulphuric acid contact process. "Sulphur, or ores containing sulphur, are burned in air. The sulphur dioxide and the other gaseous products of the combustion are cooled, freed from dust, arsenic, and most of the moisture, then mixedwith air and passed through a tube containing a catalytic agent, usually finely divided platinum. The oxygen of the air cmbines with the sulphur dioxide and forms the trioxide, which is then combined with water to form sulphuric acid." -Brownlee 1907

Sulphuric Acid Contract Process

Diagrammatic representation of the sulphuric acid contact process. "Sulphur, or ores containing sulphur,…