Replica of Joule's Calorimeter Receivers, 1844

PART OF:: Copies of the Joule calorimeter

Made:: 1931 in London

maker:: Science Museum

Replica of apparatus used by Joule: two copper cylinders ('receivers') and a waterbath, for the measurement of the work due to the expansion of air, made by the Science Museum workshops, London, England, 1931. Main body has cut-out section, with removable cover.

Details

Category:: Heat

Object Number:: 1931-256 Pt2

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), copper (metal), steel (metal) and lead

Measurements:: overall: 385 mm x 475 mm x 160 mm, , 17.5kg

type:: calorimeter replica

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Replica of Joule's Calorimeter Receivers, 1844

Measurements:: overall: 385 mm x 475 mm x 160 mm, , 17.5kg

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy) , copper (metal) , steel (metal) and lead

Object Number:: 1931-256 Pt2/1

type:: calorimeter replica

Cover for replica of Joule's Calorimeter Receivers, 1844

Cover for replica of apparatus used by Joule: two copper cylinders ('receivers') and a waterbath, for the measurement of the work due to the expansion of air, made by the Science Museum workshops, London, England, 1931. Consisting of two curved sheets of metal, attached at top end.