Calorimeter Teaching Instrument for School Physics Labs A practical, classroomready calorimeter designed for handson teaching of heat and thermodynamics concepts. This instrument supports standard school experiments and helps students observe energy changes, measure specific heat, and verify conservation of energy with straightforward setup and reliable results. Key benefits Teaches core concepts: Enables direct measurement of temperature change, heat transfer, and specific heat to reinforce classroom theory with experiments. Easy to use: Simple assembly and clear measurement points make it suitable for individual lab work, small groups, and teacher demonstrations. Durable and classroomready: Constructed for repeated classroom use with materials that resist corrosion and stand up to routine handling. Clear results for learning: Stable thermal behavior and reliable temperature readings reduce experimental error and help students focus on analysis and interpretation. Main functions Calorimetry experiments: Measure temperature change in mixing experiments to calculate heat exchange and specific heat capacity. Calorimeter constant determination: Determine the heat capacity of the calorimeter for more accurate calculations. Heat of solution and heat transfer studies: Use in experiments that track temperature change during dissolving, chemical mixing, or heat exchange between substances. Key attributes Function: Designed for basic and intermediate calorimetry experiments in school physics curricula, including specific heat determination and conservation of energy demonstrations. Compatibility: Works with standard classroom thermometers and temperature probes commonly used in physics labs. Compatible with manual and digital temperature measurement tools. Size: Compact bench size suitable for lab tables and student workstations. Holds sample volumes typical for school experiments while remaining easy to handle and store. Material: Inner cup made from corrosionresistant metal for good thermal contact. Outer shell provides thermal insulation and a secure mount for thermometer or probe. Performance: Stable thermal insulation minimizes heat loss to the environment for clearer measurement of heat transfers. Designed for repeatable results across multiple trials. Practical use scenarios Specific heat of a metal: Heat a metal sample, transfer it to the calorimeter containing water, record temperature change, and calculate the metal sample specific heat using measured data. Heat of solution experiment: Dissolve a salt or other solute in water inside the calorimeter and measure the temperature change to determine the heat absorbed or released during dissolution. Conservation of energy lab: Mix two substances at different temperatures, measure the equilibrium temperature, and compare experimental results to theoretical energy balance to reinforce conservation principles. What teachers and lab technicians will appreciate Straightforward setup and operation reduce classroom preparation time. Robust construction for multiyear classroom use. Clear access for probes and thermometers to support data collection and student engagement. Suitable for individual student groups, lab rotations, and instructor demonstrations. Contents and handling Includes a calorimeter assembly designed for classroom experiments. Use with standard temperature probes or lab thermometers as required by your curriculum. Simple cleaning and maintenance recommended between experiments to preserve performance. Store in a dry area when not in use. This calorimeter provides a reliable, easytouse solution for school physics labs that need a practical tool for teaching heat transfer and calorimetry. Its classroomfocused design helps students perform experiments, collect usable data, and build a clearer understanding of thermal energy principles.