Equal Mass Density Set, 5 Metals, Lead Free
Item # 91-1040
This set of simple metal cylinders is a convenient tool for students to investigate density, specific gravity, and specific heat. Each cylinder masses 30 g and is 0.5 inches in diameter. Students will get hands-on as they weigh, measure, and perform calculations to better understand density and other physical properties of matter. Contains cylinders of Brass, Aluminum, Tin, Copper, and Zinc.
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Additional Details
This 5-piece cylinder set offers students a diverse range of densities from 2.7g/cm³ to 8.8g/cm³ for a well-rounded study of different metals. Perfect for physics classrooms, these samples facilitate investigations into density, specific heat, and specific gravity.
Understanding density is paramount in various real-world scenarios:
*Engineers and Architects need to understand density to select the best materials for the job. This knowledge helps them make the most suitable choices based on factors like strength-to-weight ratio, buoyancy, and thermal properties.
*Testing density is a key way of discovering flaws and inconsistencies in manufactured products.
Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.
What’s Included
- 5 rods of equal mass:
- Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Tin, Zinc
Features & Specs
Specifications:
- Diameter: 12.7 mm
- Mass: 30.1 g
- Sample length:
- Aluminum: 88.3 mm
- Brass: 28.6 mm
- Copper: 26.8 mm
- Tin: 30.5 mm
- Zinc: 36.0 mm
These materials are designed to be used in an educational setting and are not fabricated using ultra-high precision machining. Expect tolerances in the +/- 5% range of any stated dimensions (although they are generally much tighter).
