Adiabatic Gas Expansion
Description: A cylinder of gas without a regulator is opened to the air. The temperature of the gas very near the exit opening is measured.
Source: UW Card Catalog Frank Weinhold, Prof
Year: 1991 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Thermodynamics, Gas cylinder Temperature, Heat, Expansion
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Compressed gasses
- Asphyxiation hazard
Effectiveness: Good
- Effects are observable with guidance
- Deep connection to course material
- Secondary effects are noted
- Results are observable with guidance
Difficulty: Medium
- Some intermediate steps to results
- Some precise manipulations required
- Demos in which display is used
- Demos at non-standard conditions
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Perform in a well-ventilated area
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
Class: Thermodynamics
Division: Physical Chemistry
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