The Spiking Method in Bomb Calorimetry
WHAT IS SPIKING IN CALORIMETRY? What is spiking? If a sample does not ignite easily or not at all in a calorimeter, then the spiking …
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The Structure and Function of Calorimeters
A calorimeter is a device, or machine, used for calorimetry. Calorimetry is the process of measuring the heat of a chemical reaction or the physical …
The Use of Benzoic Acid in Bomb Calorimeters
Benzoic Acid is a colourless crystalline solid and a simple carboxylic acid. The name is derived from gum benzoin, which was for a long time …
Why High Pressure Oxygen is used in Bomb Calorimeters
WHY HIGH PRESSURE OXYGEN IS USED IN BOMB CALORIMETERS Oxygen Bomb Calorimeters (also known as Constant Volume Calorimeters) are used for various applications in different …
The Difference Between a Coffee Cup Calorimeter and a Bomb Calorimeter
A calorimeter is a device used to measure the quantity of energy transferred to its surroundings. Two of the most common types of calorimeters are …
The Difference Between Calories in Foodstuff and Calories in Combustible Material
A combustion calorimeter can be used to measure animal feed. This sounds incomprehensible at first, but it is widely used. The reason for this is …
8 Reasons to Consider the CAL3K-F Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter
8 Reasons to Consider a CAL3K-F Calorimeter Our new CAL3K-F will be available for shipment in January 2017. But what makes this calorimeter amazing? Why …
10 Quick Calorimeter Tips and Facts
10 QUICK TIPS ABOUT CALORIMETERS There is no doubt that bomb calorimeters are the most valuable instrument in a laboratory. Almost every aspect in our …
The CAL3K Manual Oxygen Filling Station has a NEW LOOK!
The CAL3K Manual Oxygen Filling Station has a NEW LOOK! The manual oxygen filling station is manufactured completely in house which saves on costs and …
