Quick Answer:The Calorimeter Set, Aluminium is a Joule's lab calorimeter set with a 70 x 65 mm aluminium inner vessel, a 110 x 100 mm plastic outer vessel with foam insulation and a 12 W precision heater; a stirrer and stopper are included.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Precision heating element rated 12 W.
Heater resistor of 1% tolerance, mounted on nickel-plated brass poles by a transverse screw.
Custom-made foam plastic heat insulation.
Stirrer and stopper included, plus a spare cap for experiments without heating.
No thermometer included.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Inner vessel
Aluminium, 70 x 65 mm
Outer vessel
Plastic, 110 x 100 mm
Heater
Precision heater, 12 W
Heater resistor tolerance
1%
Heater mounting
Nickel-plated brass poles, transverse screw
Insulation
Foam plastic
Included
Stirrer, stopper, spare cap
Not included
Thermometer
How It Is Used
A measured current is passed through the heater for a set time while the liquid in the inner vessel is stirred, and the temperature rise is used to find specific heat capacity or to relate electrical energy to heat produced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a thermometer included with the Calorimeter Set, Aluminium?
No. The set includes a stirrer, a stopper and a spare cap, but no thermometer.
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