Quick Answer: Lead Shots are spherical lead pellets supplied 200g per unit in an HDPE bottle, used as the heated mass in specific heat capacity and method of mixtures experiments with a steam heater.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Spherical lead pellets
Net quantity 200g per unit
Supplied in an HDPE bottle
Heated in a steam heater for calorimetry experiments
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Lead
Form
Spherical pellets
Net quantity
200g per unit
Container
HDPE bottle
About This Product
Lead shots are heated in a steam heater and dropped into water in a calorimeter; the temperature rise lets students find the specific heat capacity of lead by the method of mixtures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much lead is in each unit?
Each unit holds 200g of spherical lead pellets in an HDPE bottle.