====== Water Boil By Pressure Reduction ======
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===== Description =====
Boil Water at 60 Degrees
Demonstrate concept of reducing boiling temperature of water by reducing pressure.
Equipment needed:
Pressure gauge with valve combination
Vacuum Pump
Hot Plate
Thermometer
Beaker with Water
High Vacuum Grease
Instructions:
- Preheat water to 60 degrees Celsius on the hot plate
- Hook up vacuum hose to the pipes as shown in the picture
- Valves are closed when perpendicular to pipe and open when in the horizontal position
- Place beaker with water on steel plate and put cover on top
- Turn the pump on and wait until the water boils (around -25 on the pressure gauge)
- To release the pressure open the end valve
- You may need to apply High Vacuum Grease to the glass/steel seal
Updated on: 06/12/13
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| **Location** | ---- |
| **Maker** | Unknown |
| **Current State** | Working |