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Code Number: 4A40.10

Demo Title: Liquid Nitrogen - Lead Bell

Condition: Good

Principle: Properties of Liquid Nitrogen

Area of Study: Chemistry and Physics

Equipment: Liquid Nitrogen, Dewars, Lead Bell and Striker.

Procedure:

See also: 4A40.10 in Chemistry and Physics of Everyday Experience

Arrange ahead of time to get liquid nitrogen from Biochem Stores. Typically it takes about 4 liters for each classroom demonstration.   

The temperature of liquid nitrogen should be a -196oC or approximately 77o K.

References:

  • Thomas B. Greenslade Jr., "Scientific Treasures in My Attic", TPT, Vol. 61, #8, Nov. 2023, p. 702.
  • R. G. Hunt and G. L. Salinger, "Qualitative Demonstrations and Experiments Using Liquid Nitrogen", TPT, Vol.  7, # 5, May 1969, p. 289
  • Thomas B. Greenslade, Jr., "Lead Bells", AJP, Vol. 77, # 10, p. 917, Oct. 2009.  
  • Hk-9:  Freier and Anderson, A Demonstration Handbook for Physics.
  • H-100:  Richard Manliffe Sutton, Demonstration Experiments in Physics.
  • Gordon McComb.  Lasers, Ray Guns, & Light Cannons - Projects from the Wizard's Workbench, pp. 28.
4A40.10  - Liquid Nitrogen - Lead Bell