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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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.
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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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Precision Linear Expansion Apparatus
The Precision Linear Expansion Apparatus produces accurate determinations of the coefficient of expansion.
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Vacuum Plate and Pad
This vacuum plate and pad are the perfect tools for vacuum 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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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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Liquid Convection Apparatus
Effective Method of Showing Normally Invisible Currents
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Eisco® Linear Expansion Apparatus with Gauge
High quality linear expansion apparatus to study thermal expansion.
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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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Fischer Technical Acrylic Pump Plate
The durable acrylic pump plate accommodates bell jars up to 9" Ø.
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Bimetallic Strips on Blocks, Set 10
Bimetallic strips attached to wood blocks to study thermal energy.
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Heat Transfer Kit, Class Pack of 15
Kits for demonstrating thermal energy and heat transfer.

