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Joule'S Calorimeter: HL0840-001 PA0840-002

The document provides instructions for using a Joule's calorimeter insert. The insert is placed in a copper calorimeter cup containing water and connected to a power supply. Voltage and current are measured as the water is heated. The initial and maximum final temperatures are recorded to determine the temperature change and calculate the electrical energy transferred to heat the water. Care must be taken to heat the water slowly and ensure all heat is absorbed before taking readings.

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Joule'S Calorimeter: HL0840-001 PA0840-002

The document provides instructions for using a Joule's calorimeter insert. The insert is placed in a copper calorimeter cup containing water and connected to a power supply. Voltage and current are measured as the water is heated. The initial and maximum final temperatures are recorded to determine the temperature change and calculate the electrical energy transferred to heat the water. Care must be taken to heat the water slowly and ensure all heat is absorbed before taking readings.

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INSTRUCTION SHEET

JOULE’S CALORIMETER
Cat: HL0840-001 Joule’s Calorimeter PA0840-002 Joule’s Insert only
Heater element: 2 ohm approx. 2 to 12 V.DC. operation (with element immersed).
DESCRIPTION:
The IEC Joule's Calorimeter insert may be fitted to any standard 50mm diam x 75mm deep
copper calorimeter cup. It is used for heating liquids (usually water) to determine the
electrical equivalent of heat required to raise the temperature of a given weight of water a
given number of degrees. The unit consists of an insulated top plate, two 4mm diameter
socket head terminals, a small heating element of approx. 2 ohm resistance and a plastic
stirrer which is captive on the heater support pins.

HL0840-001 Joule’s complete PA0840-002 insert only

Size: 55x105mm DxH Wt: 0.096 kg Size: 50x100mm DxH Wt: 0.04 kg

USING THE JOULE'S INSERT:


Place exact weight of water into a calorimeter cup and place the cup into an insulating jacket.
Position the Joule's insert, taking care that the heater is definitely fully under the water. Set a
power supply to say 4V.DC. but do not turn on.
Connect a voltmeter across the terminals of the Joule's insert and an ammeter in series with
one of the leads from the power supply so that a measurement of volts and amps can be made
(for later calculation of Watts).

I N D U S T R I A L E Q U I P M E N T & C O N T R O L P T Y . L T D . 1
6 1 - 6 5 M c C l u r e S t . T h o r n b u r y . 3 0 7 1 M e l b o u r n e . A u s t r a l i a
T e l : 6 1 ( 0 ) 3 9 4 9 7 2 5 5 5 F a x : 6 1 ( 0 ) 3 9 4 9 7 2 1 6 6
h l 0 8 4 0 - 0 0 1 . d o c 2 9 - N o v - 0 5
INSTRUCTION SHEET

Fit a 0o - 50o C. (x 0.2o or x0.5o) thermometer into the central hole in the lid and support it so
that it does not quite touch the heating element or the bottom of the cup. Take the stirrer
handle and move up and down to stir the water. After a short time, take a careful reading of
the 'initial temperature' of the water. Take a stopwatch and, at the time of starting it, turn on
the power supply. Whilst the time is proceeding, take a careful measurement of volts and
amps. Stir the water constantly and observe the thermometer. When the water has increased
its temperature by about 10o C., stop the stopwatch and turn off the power source. Continue
to stir and read the thermometer to find the maximum temperature attained. Note that
temperature.

NOTES: It is important that the temperature is read accurately and that all the heat has had
time to enter the water and that the thermometer has had time to respond to the heating.
Therefore always heat the calorimeter slowly (low electrical power) and always continue to
stir the water after the power supply has been turned off so that you are sure to read the
absolute MAXIMUM temperature attained.
Do not operate the Joule's insert when not immersed in water. If you do, the heating element
will be very hot and can give a bad burn. If the voltage is too high, the heating element may
burn out and will be permanently destroyed. Do not use a voltage higher than necessary for
the experiment.
Do not heat the water too quickly and do not heat the water to a high temperature. A suitable
voltage is between 2 and 8 volts (depending on the volume or weight of the water). If the
water temperature is too high, it can boil and will therefore be dangerous. Also, at high
temperatures, there will be much higher conductive heat losses in the cup and up the heater
support pins and this will make the experiment less accurate.
The information gained from the experiment is as follows:
• Weight of water.
• Initial temperature.
• Final temperature.
• Therefore the calculated temperature change.
• Time of heating.
• Watts of electrical power dissipated by the heater
• Electrical energy passed into the water.
Perform your calculations as required by your experiment.
Replacement heating element, 2 ohms: PA0840-003
Wound from 0.32mm Constantan or Eureka wire (straight length approx.350mm).

Designed and manufactured in Australia

2 I N D U S T R I A L E Q U I P M E N T & C O N T R O L P T Y . L T D .
6 1 - 6 5 M c C l u r e S t . T h o r n b u r y . 3 0 7 1 M e l b o u r n e . A u s t r a l i a
T e l : 6 1 ( 0 ) 3 9 4 9 7 2 5 5 5 F a x : 6 1 ( 0 ) 3 9 4 9 7 2 1 6 6
h l 0 8 4 0 - 0 0 1 . d o c 2 9 - N o v - 0 5

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