Calorimeter Heating Block – Brass, 86 × 44mm [0599]

The Brass Calorimeter Heating Block is a precision‑engineered physics apparatus designed for the experimental determination of the specific heat capacity of metals. Suitable for KS4, GCSE, and A‑Level physics, this robust block provides reliable and repeatable results during thermal investigations.

Manufactured from solid brass, the cylindrical block measures approximately 86mm in height and 44mm in diameter and has a mass of 1kg, adjusted to an accuracy of ±2%. This known mass is essential for accurate heat capacity calculations and supports consistent experimental outcomes.

Each block is precision drilled with two holes: a 12.5mm central hole designed specifically to fit the Better Equipped Premium Immersion Heater (code 0249), and a 7.5mm secondary hole for inserting a thermometer or temperature sensor. This allows simultaneous heating and accurate temperature measurement throughout the experiment.

Key Features

• Solid brass calorimeter heating block
• Designed for specific heat capacity experiments
• Approximate dimensions: 86mm × 44mm (cylindrical)
• Mass: 1kg (±2% accuracy)
• 12.5mm central bore for immersion heater
• 7.5mm bore for thermometer or temperature probe
• Precision‑engineered for reliable thermal conduction
• Ideal for school and college physics laboratories

Ideal for School Physics Lessons

This brass heating block is ideal for secondary school physics lessons focusing on thermal physics and energy transfer. It provides a clear, hands‑on method for investigating how different materials respond to heat.

• Determining specific heat capacity of metals
• Supporting required GCSE and A‑Level practicals
• Demonstrating principles of thermal energy transfer
• Using immersion heaters and temperature sensors safely
• Developing accurate experimental and analytical skills

Durable, precise, and curriculum‑aligned, the Brass Calorimeter Heating Block is an essential piece of equipment for teaching thermal physics, helping students link theoretical equations with real experimental data.