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Glycerol Demo
Description
After some dye has “dispersed” in the glycerol, the handle can be turned to make it all come back together. Displays a reversible processes in a highly viscous liquid. Classes Used: PHYS 153
Purpose
Apparatus
glycerol with container, mixed dyes, syringe
Setup
1. Inject some dye into the container using the syringe. 2. Turn the handle to disperse the dye. 3. Turn the handle in the opposite direction to reverse the dispersion effect.
Notes
The handle can be turned a limited number of times before it is impossible to reverse the effect. Updated on: 06/12/13
Demo room information
| Location | —- |
| Maker | Unknown |
| Current State | Working |
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