Thermometer, Laboratory
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Product Code : SCL-PLE-11627
The laboratory thermometer is a high-precision liquid-in-glass instrument engineered for measuring the thermal energy of liquids and gases during experimental procedures. Primarily utilized in secondary and tertiary chemistry and physics laboratories, it facilitates the study of thermodynamics and phase changes. This tool is essential for STEM and NGSS-aligned curricula, providing accurate data collection for foundational scientific inquiry.
Technical Specifications
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Component/Attribute |
Specification Details |
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Instrument Type |
Straight-stem liquid-in-glass capillary |
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Sensing Medium |
Red Spirit (organic liquid) or Precision Mercury |
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Temperature Ranges |
-10° to 110°C, -10° to 150°C, -10° to 250°C, or -10° to 360°C |
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Material Construction |
Annealed borosilicate glass for thermal shock resistance |
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Scale Contrast |
High-visibility Yellow-back or White-back glass |
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Graduation Interval |
1.0° Celsius or 0.5° Celsius for high-resolution models |
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Immersion Requirements |
Available in Total Immersion or Partial Immersion (76mm) |
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Physical Dimensions |
Approximately 300 millimeters length; 6-7 millimeters diameter |
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Safety Features |
Anti-roll triangular ring or suspension loop at top |
Educational Benefits & Features
Feature: Annealed borosilicate glass construction.
Benefit: Provides superior resistance to thermal expansion and shock, preventing breakage when the thermometer is transferred between extreme temperature gradients in chemical reactions.
Feature: High-contrast yellow or white backing.
Benefit: Resolves the issue of visual parallax and reading difficulty in low-light labs, allowing students to identify the meniscus precisely and reduce quantitative data errors.
Feature: Permanent acid-etched graduations.
Benefit: Protects the scale from degradation when exposed to corrosive laboratory reagents such as Hydrochloric Acid or Ethanol, ensuring long-term legibility and instrument lifecycle.
Feature: Non-toxic Red Spirit filling options.
Benefit: Addresses institutional safety protocols by providing a high-visibility, mercury-free alternative that eliminates heavy metal exposure risks during accidental breakage.
Feature: Precision-engineered expansion bulb.
Benefit: Ensures linear expansion and rapid thermal equilibrium, allowing students to capture instantaneous data points during time-sensitive thermodynamics observations.
Curriculum Alignment
This instrument is precision-engineered to meet the infrastructure requirements of STEM inquiry-based learning and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for physical science investigations. It further complies with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) benchmarks for foundational laboratory technology and analytical procedures across chemistry and biology modules.
Why Choose Educational Instrument?
Procuring laboratory instrumentation directly from a specialized manufacturer ensures technical consistency and rigorous quality control for institutional requirements.
Direct Manufacturer (OEM) Expertise: We maintain proprietary Research and Development (R&D) facilities and glass-annealing plants, ensuring vertical integration and the highest standards of glass stress-relief and calibration.
Factory-Direct Pricing: By removing intermediary distribution layers, we provide high-precision instruments at cost-effective price points, maximizing the impact of departmental and institutional procurement budgets.
International Quality Compliance: Our production lines adhere to ISO 9001 and CE quality management systems, guaranteeing that every unit meets international safety, accuracy, and environmental directives.
Institutional Supply Chain Reliability: We are optimized for high-volume fulfillment, offering stable lead times and consistent hardware specifications for bulk institutional tenders and regional educational board contracts.
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