Conductivity Star

Conductivity Star

E1008212

Product code: E1008212

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Find out which metal conducts heat best by placing a small amount of wax at the tip of each rod and heating from beneath in the centre using a tea light candle (not included).

Pack includes:

  • A small block of wax
  • Rods of aluminium, bronze, steel, nickel and copper.
  • Key Stage 3 - 4 Physics: Heat and Radiation: Thermal expansion
  • Mount the handle in a retort stand and position so that the centre of the apparatus is over the flame from a tea light.
  • Vaseline also works as an alternative to wax.
  • A drawing pin or similar could be attached to the end of each rod using vaseline or wax and this gives an audible indication of when the rods are heated.

Further Information

Age Recommended from
11 Years
Brand
Unbranded
Curriculum Link
Thermal Conductivity and Energy Transfer
Product Type
Thermal Conductivity Testing
Testable Materials
Aluminium
Bronze
Steel
Nickel and Copper.
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Find out which metal conducts heat best by placing a small amount of wax at the tip of each rod and heating from beneath in the centre using a tea light candle (not included).

Pack includes:

  • A small block of wax
  • Rods of aluminium, bronze, steel, nickel and copper.
  • Key Stage 3 - 4 Physics: Heat and Radiation: Thermal expansion
  • Mount the handle in a retort stand and position so that the centre of the apparatus is over the flame from a tea light.
  • Vaseline also works as an alternative to wax.
  • A drawing pin or similar could be attached to the end of each rod using vaseline or wax and this gives an audible indication of when the rods are heated.

Further Information

Age Recommended from
11 Years
Brand
Unbranded
Curriculum Link
Thermal Conductivity and Energy Transfer
Product Type
Thermal Conductivity Testing
Testable Materials
Aluminium
Bronze
Steel
Nickel and Copper.

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