Rods for Thermal Conductivity - 6 Rods

This set of six metal rods is designed to visually and practically demonstrate the concept of thermal conductivity. Each rod is 300mm long and 3mm in diameter, made from different metals including iron, copper, aluminium, lead, brass, and zinc. The varying rates at which these materials conduct heat make this set perfect for comparative studies and for introducing the concept of conduction in materials science.

Educational Benefits:

• Provides a tangible way to explore and compare thermal conductivity.
• Reinforces understanding of molecular structure and electron behaviour in metals.
• Supports hands-on science investigation and hypothesis testing.
• Develops observation and analytical skills through experimental results.

Classroom Ideas:

• Heat one end of each rod and measure temperature change at the other.
• Use wax or coloured indicators to show conduction speed.
• Rank metals from fastest to slowest conductor and discuss why.
• Link with household or industrial examples of thermal conduction.
• Incorporate into experiments on insulation and energy transfer.

Specifications:

• Set Includes: 6 rods (iron, copper, aluminium, lead, brass, zinc)
• Length: 300mm each
• Diameter: 3mm
• Use Case: Demonstrating and comparing thermal conductivity
• Application: Physics, chemistry, materials science