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.
Bar and Gauge Apparatus
A new way to demonstrate thermal expansion in a metal.
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Steam Engine Model
Demonstrate Principles of the First Commercially Produced Steam Engine.
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Vacuum Plate and Pad
This vacuum plate and pad are the perfect tools for vacuum experiments.
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Bar Breaking Apparatus
This apparatus is useful for studying forces during thermal contraction and expansion.
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Student Double-Wall Calorimeter
The Student Double-Wall Calorimeter is an inexpensive necessity for your experiments.
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Ice Melting Blocks
Ice Melting Blocks are a unique way to teach principles of conductivity of heat and the scientific method.
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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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Specific Heat Specimens Set
The Specific Heat Specimens Set can be used to determine the specific heats of a variety of common metals.
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Conductivity Bars
This new conductivity bar set features sensitive liquid crystal temperature indicators, which are attached to the front of each of four metal bars.