Copper Calorimeter Apparatus
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11746
The JLab India Copper Calorimeter Apparatus is a precision-engineered thermodynamic instrument designed for the empirical study of heat transfer and the determination of the specific heat capacity of solids and liquids. Optimized for Secondary and University-level physics, this apparatus utilizes the "Method of Mixtures" to quantify thermal exchange. It provides a high-efficiency insulated environment for verifying the Law of Conservation of Energy within institutional laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
| Tender Specification | OEM Technical Detail |
| Inner Vessel | High-conductivity, seamless spun Copper (typically 75×50mm or 100×75mm) |
| Outer Enclosure | Polished wooden or high-impact polymer jacket to minimize convective loss |
| Insulation Layer | Integrated felt, glass wool, or air-gap thermal barrier |
| Lid Assembly | Removable insulating cover with ports for thermometer and stirrer |
| Standard Inclusions | Matching Copper stirrer with safety loop and thermal handle |
| Functional Principle | Calorimetry / Method of Mixtures / Specific Heat Determination |
Certification | ISO certificates available on request |
| HS Code | 9023.00.00 (Educational/demonstrational scientific apparatus) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Thermal Equilibrium Interface: Facilitates student visualization of heat flow from a high-temperature body to a lower-temperature medium, supporting Thermodynamics Module 101.
- Specific Heat Quantification: Enables the physical study of material properties, allowing learners to apply the heat equation Q=mcΔT to calculate unknown thermal constants.
- Heat Loss Analysis: Supports the analysis of experimental error by evaluating the impact of radiation, conduction, and convection on the final temperature reading.
- Thermal Capacity Evaluation: Allows students to evaluate the "water equivalent" of the calorimeter, a critical step in achieving research-grade accuracy in thermal experiments.
International Logistics & Compliance
JLab India ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant) featuring high-density foam partitioning to prevent denting of the spun copper vessels during maritime transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and Step-by-Step Experiment Guides in English.
- Durability: Tropicalized design featuring anti-oxidation coatings on the outer metallic parts and moisture-resistant treatment for wooden jackets, ensuring stability in high-humidity climates.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring the JLab India Copper Calorimeter Apparatus directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- In-House Spun Copper Production: Every inner vessel is checked for uniform wall thickness to ensure consistent thermal mass across all classroom units.
- Batch-Tested for Uniform Reliability: The thermal seal between the lid and the outer jacket is verified to minimize heat leakage during critical measurement phases.
- Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed availability of replacement copper stirrers, specialized thermometers, and insulating lids to maximize long-term laboratory ROI.
- Manufacturing Control: Direct oversight of the polishing process ensures a low-emissivity surface on the copper vessel, significantly reducing radiation losses and improving the accuracy of student data.
