About Charles Law Apparatus
Charles Law Apparatus for Physics Lab
This apparatus can be used to demonstrate the thermal expansion of gases, to verify Charles' law and to estimate a Celsius value for the absolute zero of temperature.
Specification of Charles Law Apparatus for Physics Lab
A glass U tube, 15 mm dia, with one limb plain 220 mm long and other limb graduated 25 to 35 x 0.2 ml, 120 mm long terminating in a bulb 38 mm diameter, with third limb 185 x 6 mm (L x D) joined at right angles to the plane of the other two, short length of glass tubing mounted in end of wide bore plain limb with rubber bung, a piece of rubber tube and a pinch clip..
Supplied with tall form beaker 1000 ml and stirrer. 30 ml mercury is required. Supplied without mercury and without thermometer.
Accurate and Efficient ExperimentationThis apparatus provides 100% measurement accuracy, making it a reliable choice for demonstrating the relationship between gas volume and temperature as explained by Charles Law. Its clearly marked, manual graduations ensure precise readings during every experiment.
Durability and Practical DesignConstructed with a heavy wall borosilicate glass syringe, plastic/polycarbonate water bath, and sturdy metal stand, this equipment is built to endure regular use in academic environments. The vertical mounting optimizes visibility and ease of handling during experiments.
FAQs of Charles Law Apparatus :
Q: How do you use the Charles Law Apparatus in a laboratory experiment?
A: To use the apparatus, fill the water bath with water at the desired starting temperature, insert the borosilicate gas syringe containing air, and adjust the thermometer if required. Observe and record the changes in gas volume as the water temperature changes from 0C to 100C using the manual graduations on the syringe.
Q: What materials are used in the construction of this Charles Law Apparatus?
A: This apparatus is constructed from heavy wall borosilicate glass for the gas syringe, a plastic/polycarbonate vessel for the water bath, a metal stand for support, and a rubber stopper to ensure airtight sealing during demonstrations.
Q: When is this apparatus most beneficial for use?
A: It is highly beneficial during lessons and demonstrations in physics classrooms or academic laboratories, particularly when teaching the principles of kinetic theory and thermodynamics related to Charles Law.
Q: Where can the Charles Law Apparatus be utilized effectively?
A: The apparatus is best suited for educational institutions such as schools, colleges, and universities, as well as research laboratories focused on teaching or demonstrating gas laws.
Q: What process does the Charles Law Apparatus demonstrate?
A: It demonstrates Charles Law, which illustrates the direct relationship between the volume of a gas and its temperature at constant pressure. By heating or cooling the water bath, users observe the resulting changes in gas volume within the syringe.
Q: What are the main benefits of using this specific model (CLS-309)?
A: This model offers clear 1 ml graduations for precise measurements, needs no external power, and features a durable and portable design. Its efficiency supports repeated experiments, making it ideal for collaborative and individual studies in academic settings.