Heat/Thermodynamics Learning Activities
Avantor offers a complete catalogue of instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
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Hyman Fire Piston Set
A set to demonstrate the rise in temperature when a fixed mass of gas is compressed.
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Essential Physics Demo: Heat Absorpton and Radiation
Understand Color and Heat Absorption.
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Energy Transformation Kit
Appropriate for grades 6 to 12 Brings the First Law of Thermodynamics to life! This pair of precision-machined, chrome-plated steel balls is actually a hands-on demonstration in energy transformation. By striking the balls together, you will create enough heat at the point of contact to burn a hole in a sheet of paper.
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Magdeburg Hemispheres
Employs Guericke’s Method for Demonstrating the Force of Atmospheric Pressure.
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Atmospheric Pressure Cups
Demonstrate the Force of Air Pressure Without a Vacuum Pump
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Pulse Glass
Ideal for demonstrating that vapor pressure increases when temperature increases.
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Ball and Ring Apparatus
Ball and Ring Apparatus demonstrates thermal expansion.
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Precision Linear Expansion Apparatus
The Precision Linear Expansion Apparatus produces accurate determinations of the coefficient of expansion.
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Liquid Convection Apparatus
Effective Method of Showing Normally Invisible Currents
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Thermoelectric Generator Demonstrator
Bring the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics to life.
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Ring and Ball Demo
Brass ball mounted on brass rod for thermal expansion experiments.
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Bimetallic Strip Demonstration
Bimetallic strips attached to wooden handle to study thermal energy.
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Thermostat
This working model thermostat will demonstrate how differential expansion is used to control temperature. A bimetallic strip is used to open or close an electric circuit when temperature changes. The contacts will carry about three amperes. The unit can be operated with a 6 V lantern battery, low voltage power supply, or a blow dryer. Mounted on a metal base; approximately 15 cm high.
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Essential Physics Demo: Quantitative Heat Conductometer
Bring Some Heat Into the Classroom