Calorimeter Set, Copper, Joules
Product Code : JLI-PLE-11266
Quick Answer: The Calorimeter Set, Copper, Joules is a nickel-plated copper calorimeter with a built-in Constantan heating coil for finding the specific heat capacity of a liquid by the electrical method. The coil is approximately 6 Ω and is used at 0.5 A, with a maximum of 1 A.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Nickel-plated copper calorimeter, 75 x 50mm (diameter), lagged inside an outer vessel 100 x 75mm (diameter).
- Close-fitting ebonite lid fitted with a wire stirrer.
- Pair of 4mm socket terminals on the lid connected to a Constantan wire heating coil.
- Coil resistance of approximately 6 Ω for use at 0.5 A (1 A maximum).
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Calorimeter | Nickel-plated copper, 75 x 50mm (diameter) |
| Outer vessel | 100 x 75mm (diameter) |
| Lagging | Calorimeter lagged within the outer vessel |
| Lid | Close-fitting ebonite |
| Stirrer | Wire stirrer |
| Heating coil | Constantan wire |
| Terminals | Pair of 4mm sockets |
| Coil resistance | Approximately 6 Ω |
| Operating current | 0.5 A (maximum 1 A) |
How It Is Used
The calorimeter is filled with the liquid under test and a measured current is passed through the Constantan coil while the liquid is stirred and its temperature rise recorded. The electrical energy supplied and the temperature change are then used to calculate the specific heat capacity of the liquid.
Frequently Asked Questions
What current should be used with the Calorimeter Set, Copper, Joules?
The heating coil has a resistance of approximately 6 Ω and should be used with a current of 0.5 A, with a maximum of 1 A.
What is the Calorimeter Set, Copper, Joules used for?
It is designed for determining the specific heat capacity of a liquid by the electrical method, using its Constantan wire heating coil and wire stirrer.
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