Calorimeter Heating Block – Steel, 91 × 44mm [0598]

The Steel Calorimeter Heating Block is a precision‑manufactured 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 enables accurate and repeatable thermal investigations in school and college laboratories.

Constructed from solid steel, the cylindrical block measures approximately 91mm in height and 44mm in diameter and has a mass of 1kg, adjusted to an accuracy of ±2%. The known and consistent mass is essential for reliable heat capacity calculations, allowing students to obtain meaningful experimental results.

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

Key Features

• Solid steel calorimeter heating block
• Designed for specific heat capacity experiments
• Cylindrical dimensions: 91mm × 44mm
• Mass: 1kg (±2% accuracy)
• 12.5mm central hole for immersion heater
• 7.5mm hole for thermometer or temperature probe
• Precision‑engineered for consistent thermal performance
• Suitable for school and college physics laboratories

Ideal for School Physics Lessons

This steel heating block is ideal for secondary school physics lessons covering thermal physics and energy transfer. It provides a clear, hands‑on method for comparing heat capacity between different metals and reinforcing theoretical understanding.

• Determining the specific heat capacity of steel
• Comparing thermal properties of different metals
• Supporting required GCSE and A‑Level practical work
• Demonstrating energy transfer and heating effects
• Developing accurate experimental and data‑analysis skills

Robust, accurate, and curriculum‑aligned, the Steel Calorimeter Heating Block is an essential resource for effective teaching of thermal physics, helping students connect equations with real experimental data.