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.
Steam Engine Model
Demonstrate Principles of the First Commercially Produced Steam Engine.
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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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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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Deluxe Quantitative Stirling Engine
Record Temperature Differences, Revolutions, and pV Diagrams
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Compound Bar
For demonstrating the differential expansion of two metals as shown by the curvature produced when the bar is heated. Each metal band is 200 x 15mm and riveted together.
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Specific Gravity/Heat Set
A useful set for density, specific heat and gravity.
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Conductometer, 6 Rod
Conductometer with variety of metals to demonstrate heat conductance by various metals.
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Bar Breaking Apparatus
This apparatus is useful for studying forces during thermal contraction and expansion.
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Bimetallic Strips on Blocks, Set 10
Bimetallic strips attached to wood blocks to study thermal energy.
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Rods for Thermal Conductivity
Various rods to explore thermal conductivity.
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Thermocouple Copper Constantan
Simple Thermocouple for demonstrating wide range of temperatures.