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.
Thermoelectric Generator Demonstrator
Bring the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics to life.
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United Scientific™ Bimetal Strip/Compound Bar
Simple tool to explore the thermal properties of matter.
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Liquid Convection Apparatus
Effective Method of Showing Normally Invisible Currents
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Magdeburg Hemispheres
Employs Guericke’s Method for Demonstrating the Force of Atmospheric Pressure.
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United Scientific™ Advanced Thermostat Kit
Learn how home thermostats and circuit breakers operate.
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Fischer Technical Universal Vacuum Plate
This nickel coated plate uses a rubber pad to achieve air tight contact with a bell jar. It features a stopcock and center hole with safety screw plug and a rubber gasket.
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Metal Madgeburg Hemispheres
Hands on demomstration showing the power of a vacuum.
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Ring and Ball Demo
Brass ball mounted on brass rod for thermal expansion experiments.
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Rubber Magdeburg Hemispheres
Demonstrate the force of air pressure without a vacuum pump. The edges of the two 8.5 cm rubber cups are placed together and pressed to expel the air between them. Students discover the difficulty of separating the cups by pulling and tugging on the handles - providing an effective, 'hands-on' demonstration of air pressure.
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Fischer Technical Acrylic Pump Plate
The durable acrylic pump plate accommodates bell jars up to 9" Ø.
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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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High RPM Steam Engine
The High rpm Steam Engine features an electrically-heated horizontal boiler.