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| The bimetallic strip consists of brass and stainless steel. Since brass has higher thermal [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coefficient_of_thermal_expansion expansion coefficient] than stainless steel. When it is heated by the burner, it bends to the stainless steel side. On the other hand, placed in liquid nitrogen (77K) the strip bends in opposite which is to the brass side. | The bimetallic strip consists of brass and stainless steel. Since brass has higher thermal [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coefficient_of_thermal_expansion expansion coefficient] than stainless steel. When it is heated by the burner, it bends to the stainless steel side. On the other hand, placed it in liquid nitrogen (77K) the strip bends in opposite which is to the brass side. |
Bimetallic Strip, 4A30.10a
Location:
Cabinet: Thermodynamics Cabinet
Bay: (A3)
Shelf: #1
(attachment photo showing the fully set up demonstration)
Description:
Insert description of apparatus, its component, what it is demonstrating.
Equipment |
Location |
ID Number |
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Bimetallic Strip |
[:ThermoCabinetBayA3: TD, A3, Shelf #1] |
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Burner |
location |
NA |
Liquid nitrogen |
location |
NA |
Safety grove and glasses |
location |
NA |
Setup:
- Make sure that you have all apparatuses in the table above.
- Install the burner with the gas source.
Cautions, Warnings, or Safety Concerns:
- Beware of the burner and the liquid nitrogen.
Demonstration:
The bimetallic strip consists of brass and stainless steel. Since brass has higher thermal [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coefficient_of_thermal_expansion expansion coefficient] than stainless steel. When it is heated by the burner, it bends to the stainless steel side. On the other hand, placed it in liquid nitrogen (77K) the strip bends in opposite which is to the brass side.
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References:
[:ThermalProperties:Thermal Properties of Matter]
[:Demonstrations:Demonstrations]
[:Instructional:Home]