Igenhaus Thermal Conductivity Apparatus
Unknown Maker
19th century
Rectangular bin (for water) has 9 rods projecting from it horizontally (one missing). Large collar on opposite side, attached for handle. Below the bin is a closed container (alcohol lamp) with four places for wicks. One rod made of wood, one of glass, others are various metals. All have wax on them, which would have served as indicator of heat.
Overall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Allen King Collection of Scientific Instruments, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College
2002.1.34183
Geography
Place Made: United States, North America
Period
19th century
Object Name
Scientific Instrument
Research Area
Scientific Instrument
Scientific Instrument: Heat
Not on view
Exhibition History
Igenhaus invented this apparatus in the late 18th century for demonstrating the conductivity of heat in different materials. This experiment was first suggested by Franklin and carried out by Ingenhaus.
Published References
Ganot's Physics (1890), p. 375
Provenance
Source unknown; catalogued into the Allen King Collection of Scientific Instruments, 2002.
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