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 Effects Apparatus
Investigate the thermal characteristics of three electrical thermometry devices
Explore the features and behavior of a closed loop digital temperature control system
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Bimetallic Strips on Blocks, Set 10
Bimetallic strips attached to wood blocks to study thermal energy.
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Liquid Convection Apparatus
The movement of liquid currents due to differences in temperature is demonstrated by introducing dye into the water in the tube. One corner of the tube is heated and the movement of the dye clearly establishes the currents. The rectangular shaped tube measures 15×21 cm and has an opening at the top.
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Thermocouple Copper Constantan
Simple Thermocouple for demonstrating wide range of temperatures.
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Heat Conductometer
Demonstrate the speed of heat conduction in five different metals.
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Steam Generator
Ideal for labs to generate heat and pressure for water vapor.
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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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Peltier/Seebeck Thermal Generator
Demonstrate transformations of energy - thermal, electric, and kinetic - with this amazing device.
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Differential Pressure Bottle
A dramatic visualization of air pressure. This 1000 ml bottle has a balloon attached to its neck and an additional hole in its base fitted with a rubber stopper. You cannot inflate the balloon with the stopper in place, but remove the stopper and the balloon easily inflates. Replace the stopper, fill the bottle with water, remove stopper and Whoosh! – a geyser erupts!
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Eisco® Convection of Gas Apparatus, Small
Apparatus to study convection of gas.
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Eisco® Student Coin and Feather Tube
The Student Coin and Feather Tube shows the two items in a vacuum, falling at the same rate.
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Eisco® Linear Expansion Apparatus with Gauge
High quality linear expansion apparatus to study thermal expansion.