why is calorimeter made of copper ?
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1) Cu has low SHC & thus it reaches the equilibrium temperature quickly by absorbing a small amount of heat. This makes sure calorimeter absorbs or liberates a small amount of heat during the heat exchange. ii) Cu is a good conductor of heat.
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A calorimeter box is made up of Copper because:
1. Copper (Cu) has low Specific Heat Capacity & thus it reaches the equilibrium temperature quickly by absorbing a small amount of heat.
2. Copper (Cu) is highly malleable & hence a very thin box of small mass can be made thus decreasing the heat capacity of the box. This makes sure calorimeter absorbs or liberates a small amount of heat during the heat exchange.
3. Copper (Cu) is a good conductor of heat.
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