Block Calorimeter – Mild Steel

This Mild Steel Block Calorimeter can be used for the experimental determination of the specific heat capacity of mild steel.

The block is drilled with two holes: a large central hole, 12.5mm diameter for an immersion heater (B8A42584), and a smaller hole, 7.5mm diameter to suit a thermometer or temperature sensor.

• Specific Heat: 361J/kg/K
• Diameter: 44mm
• Heat Capacity: 81
• Mass: 1kg
• Accuracy: ±2%
• Thermometer Hole Dimensions: 7.5mm diameter, 72mm depth
• Immersion Heater Hole Dimensions: 12.5mm diameter, 75mm depth

Block Calorimeters are available in other materials:

• Copper – B8H25456
• Aluminium – B8H25432
• Brass – B8R06813
• Calorimeter Bundle (1 each of Copper, mild Steel, Brass, Aluminium) – B8R06830

Associated Products:

• Calorimeter Jackets – B8R07700
• Immersion Heater – B8A42584
• Thermometers – B8R01905