Copper Calorimeter Apparatus
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11746
The StemAids 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. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards, 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 |
|
ISO Compliance Code |
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems |
|
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
StemAids 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 StemAids 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.