Conductivity Star Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : JL-LE-10458
The Conductivity Star (SKU JL-LE-10458, Cat. No. JSS-155/011) is a heat conductometer that compares how well five metals conduct heat: aluminium, brass, iron, stainless steel and copper. A little of the supplied wax is placed on each spoke, the central hub is heated over a Bunsen burner flame, and students watch the wax melt at different rates along the spokes.
Specifications
Listed details:
| Product | Conductivity Star |
| SKU | JL-LE-10458 |
| Cat. No. | JSS-155/011 |
| Metals | Aluminium, brass, iron, stainless steel, copper |
| Heating | Central hub, heated over a Bunsen burner flame |
| Handle | Plastic |
| Included | Wax for the spokes |
Using the conductivity star
The demonstration runs in three steps:
- Place a small amount of the supplied wax on each metal spoke
- Heat the central hub over a Bunsen burner flame
- Compare how quickly the wax melts on each spoke to rank the metals
Scope of supply and ordering
Each conductivity star comes with wax for the spokes; give the quantity, and the quotation confirms packing and lead time.
Frequently asked questions
Which metals are compared?
Aluminium, brass, iron, stainless steel and copper.
How is the difference seen?
Wax on each spoke melts at a different rate as heat travels out from the hub.
Related products
Heat experiments are grouped in our laboratory equipment range.
Request a quote
For the Conductivity Star, send your quantity through our contact page. Buying under a laboratory tender? Use our tenders page.
