Heat Conductivity Ring - Conductometer

This Heat Conductivity Ring (Conductometer) is designed to demonstrate thermal conductivity in various metals. The brass hub holds five labelled spokes-aluminium, brass, steel, nickel, and copper-each with wax applied. When the centre is heated, the wax melts at different rates, showing how heat transfers through each material.

Educational Benefits:

• Demonstrates differences in thermal conductivity across metals.
• Supports inquiry into heat transfer, particle theory, and thermal energy.
• Encourages prediction, observation, and comparison during experiments.

Classroom Ideas:

• Heat the central hub and observe melting patterns in wax.
• Rank metals by heat conductivity based on observed results.
• Integrate into thermal physics lessons alongside insulation materials.

Specifications:

• Includes: Brass hub, 5 metal spokes (labelled), wax, wood handle, instructions
• Spokes: Aluminium, brass, steel, nickel, copper
• Requires: Alcohol burner (not included)
• Safety: Gloves and goggles recommended