Quick Answer: The Metal Cylinders are a set of cylinders in aluminium, brass, copper, iron, lead and zinc for specific heat capacity and density work. They are available as equal mass or equal volume sets.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Six metals: aluminium, brass, copper, iron, lead and zinc
Equal mass set or equal volume set
Surface treated to resist oxidation
Used for specific heat capacity, density and buoyancy experiments
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Metals
Aluminium, brass, copper, iron, lead, zinc
Set options
Equal mass; equal volume
Surface
Passivated, oxidation-resistant treatment
HS Code
9023.00.90
About This Product
An equal volume set shows at once that different metals of the same size have very different masses, which leads straight into density. An equal mass set is used in the method of mixtures, where heated cylinders are dropped into water to compare and calculate specific heat capacities. Laboratories and colleges in Brazil, Mexico, Solomon Islands, Luxembourg and Seychelles can buy the Metal Cylinders through an export order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the equal mass and equal volume Metal Cylinders sets?
An equal mass set has cylinders of the same mass in each metal, while an equal volume set has cylinders of the same size; both cover aluminium, brass, copper, iron, lead and zinc.
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