EN Physics: Laboratory Experiments

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4 Thermodynamics 4.4 Thermal Properties and Processes

Thermal and electrical conductivity of metals

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Diagram: Heat of surroundings over time.

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The thermal conductivity of copper and aluminium is determined in a constant temperature gradient from the calorimetrically measured heat flow.

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The electrical conductivity of copper and aluminium is determined, and the Wiedmann-Franz law is tested. Tasks 1. Determine the heat capacity of the calorimeter in a mixture experiment as a preliminary test. 2. Measure the calefaction of water at a temperature of 0°C in a calorimeter due to the action of the ambient temperature as a function of time. 3. To begin with, establish a constant temperature gradient in a metal rod with the use of two heat reservoirs (boiling water and ice water) After removing the pieces of ice, measure the calefaction of the cold water as a function of time and determine the thermal conductivity of the metal rod. 4. Determine the electrical conductivity of copper and aluminium by recording a current-voltage characteristic line. 5. Test of the Wiedmann-Franz law.

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Electrical conductivity Wiedmann-Franz law Lorenz number Diffusion Temperature gradient Heat transport Specific heat Four-point measurement

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