Experimental techniques are taught in a laboratory course designed with some student options available. Eight experiments which use vacuum systems, radiation sources, dispersion and detection systems are outlined. A course outline and time table are given. The final examination is described as 30 minutes of individual practical work and dialogue…

Included is a list of laboratory instruments and equipment and the names and addresses of their manufacturers. Names of instruments appear in alphabetical order in heavy black type and the names of manufacturers of each instrument appear below each instrument entry in ordinary type. Each instrument is identified by a "category number." Unnumbered…

Provides directions for a three person rotating reference system. A series of experiments used with the apparatus is also described. (CP)

Describes a constant temperature bath consisting of a 100-ml volumetric flask surrounded by the vapors of a refluxing solvent in an outer jacket. (MLH)

Describes experiments which could be performed on an 1860 rotating table apparatus. (CP)

Discussed are strobe photography, making a storage unit, improving a lecture-table meter, and making an electrical discharge tube. (RH)

This section of the product reference guide provides information for locating specific types of equipment used to analyze and control industrial in-plant air pollution and stack emissions. (CS)

Identifies several pieces of equipment and new products for use in college science teaching such as: (1)rotary retracting microtome; (2)airflow bench; and (3)digital stop clock. A description of each one, the price, and the address of the seller are also presented. (HM)

Describes some science apparatus: included are a gene kit to demonstrate aspects of population genetics and selection, an electronic thermometer for use in the field of environmental studies, an astrobrella to use in astronomy classes, and crystal display models of different substances for chemistry classes. (GA)

Describes the operation and use of the scanning electron microscope as an important tool for ocean scientists. Numerous electron micrographs are included. (MA)

Reviews recent developments in the fields of ultraviolet lasers and rare gas lasers. (SL)

A photoelectric on-point detector for Winkler oxygen titrations is described. (MR)

Describes a simple self-quenching super-regenerative nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) spectrometer. (SL)

Describes the operating characteristics and cost of chart recorders available in Great Britain. (SL)