Block Calorimeter - Aluminium
Product Code : EL-E-11021
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.
Related: Energy, Immersion Heater 12V 50W, Block Calorimeter - Copper, Block Calorimeter - Mild Steel.
For a quotation on the Block Calorimeter - Aluminium, contact School Equipments India.
