Liquid Nitrogen Cloud

Code Number: 4C30.90

Demo Title: Liquid Nitrogen Cloud

Condition: Good

Principle: Boiling Temperature

Area of Study: Thermodynamics

Procedure:

Place 4 to 6 liters of liquid nitrogen in the large Styrofoam container.  Quickly dump about 4 liter of hot water into the Styrofoam container.  Caution:  Wear safety glasses and a lab coat for this demonstration as there will be water that is splashed out of the container.

References:

  • Julien Clinton Sprott, "2.12 Liquid Nitrogen Cloud", Physics Demonstrations A Sourcebook for Teachers of Physics", p. 95
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