Quick Answer: The Block Calorimeter - Aluminium is a 1 kg aluminium block, 75 mm in diameter, drilled for an immersion heater and a thermometer, for determining the specific heat capacity of aluminium.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
1 kg aluminium block, 75 mm diameter
12.5 mm diameter heater hole, 75 mm deep
7.5 mm diameter hole, 72 mm deep, for a thermometer or temperature sensor
Specific heat capacity of aluminium listed as 878 J/kg/K
Copper, mild steel and brass blocks also available
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Aluminium
Mass
1 kg
Diameter
75 mm
Heater hole
12.5 mm diameter, 75 mm depth
Thermometer hole
7.5 mm diameter, 72 mm depth
Specific heat capacity
878 J/kg/K
About This Product
This block is used for the experimental determination of the specific heat capacity of aluminium. An immersion heater fits the large central hole, and a thermometer or temperature sensor goes in the smaller one. Copper, mild steel and brass blocks are also available, as is a bundle with one block of each metal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What fits in the two holes? The 12.5 mm central hole takes an immersion heater, and the 7.5 mm hole suits a thermometer or temperature sensor.
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