Comparing the Heat of Metals I
Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals II
Paramagnetism of Transition Metal Salts
Computer NaCl Crystal Cleavage
Octahedral, Hexagonal, and Tetrahedral Shapes
Thermoluminescent Sodium Chloride
Jars of Sand Representing Electron Flow in a Band
Temperature Dependence on Resistance
Thermal Conductivity of Metals
Glycerine Tube Representing Hole Energies
Counting Photons Using a Solar Cell
Effect of Pressure on the Melting Point of Ice
Fixed Ball and Stick Crystal Models
Photoluminescence of a Vinyl Sheet
Description: A series of colored lights are exposed to a light sensitive vinyl sheet. The results of each trial is noted. Some colors of light will not affect the state of the sheet material while others will.
Source: Hershberger, Sue, Ohio State University
Year: 2006 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Wavelength, Photoexcitation, Energy
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Eye damage hazard
Effectiveness: Good
- Results are clearly observable by audience without guidance
- Demo somewhat connected to course material
- Contrast between system behavior is clear
Difficulty: Medium
- Some sequential manipulation is required
- Some intermediate steps to results
- Some practice required
- Use of coherent light
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Do not use reflective surface
- Avoid exposure to reflective light
Class: Material Science
Division: General, Material Science/Solid State Chemistry
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