Block Calorimeter – Aluminium

This Aluminum Block Calorimeter can be used for the experimental determination of the specific heat capacity of aluminum.
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: 878J/kg/K
Diameter: 75mm
Heat Capacity: 86
Mass: 1kg
Accuracy: ±2%
Thermometer Hole Dimensions: 7.5mm diameter, 72mm depth
Immersion Heater Hole Dimensions: 12.5mm diameter, 75mm depth

Alternative Block Calorimeters are available:

Copper – B8H25456
Mild Steel – B8H25444
Brass – B8R06813
Calorimeter Bundle (1 each of Copper, mild Steel, Brass, Aluminium) – B8R06830

Associated Products:

Calorimeter Jackets – B8R07701
Immersion Heater – B8A42584
Thermometers – B8R01905
Learning Outcomes
Key Stage 3 Physics – Energy: Comparing amounts of energy transferred (J, kJ, kW hour)
Key Stage 4 Physics – Structure of Matter: Calculating energy changes involved on heating, using specific heat capacity; and those involved in changes of state, using specific latent heat.
Key Stage 4 Physics – Energy: Energy changes in a system involving heating, doing work using forces, or doing work using an electric current: calculating the stored energies and energy changes involved.  Power as the rate of transfer of energy.