Inflation Fighters: An Inexpensive Du Nuoy Tensiometer.

Cohen, Sheldon H.

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Publication Date: 1983-Jan

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Inflation Fighters: An Inexpensive Du Nuoy Tensiometer.

Cohen, Sheldon H.

Journal of Chemical Education, v60 n1 p70-71 Jan 1983

Describes an inexpensive tensiometer, a balance consisting of a plastic drinking straw as the crossarm, a needle as a pivot, and wire loop counter balance to assure proper balance. The instrument permits the quantitative demonstration of interfacial tension and effects of various agents that modify it. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Force, High Schools, Higher Education, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science

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