Bomb Calorimeter Lab Report

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Chemistry Proposal: Bomb Calorimeter
Introduction:
A calorimeter is an object used to measure the heat of chemical reactions. The calorimeter is very accurate because it prevents heat loss. There are many types of calorimeters such as Simple calorimeter which consist of thermometer attached to a container (cup or plastic container), or Bomb calorimeter which is a more advanced and can measure under higher temperature.
What is Bomb Calorimeter?
Bomb Calorimeter is an equipment used in calorimetry. It’s used to measure the heat changes of a system, the physical property changes, and the thermal capacity. It is discovered by Antoine Lavoisier in 1780. …show more content…

What are the differences between simple calorimeter and bomb calorimeter?
A coffee cup calorimeter (simple calorimeter) is great for measuring heat flow in a solution, but it can't be used for reactions which involve gasses, since they would escape from the cup. ... A bomb calorimeter, on the other hand, is used to measure heat flows for gases and high-temperature reactions.

What are the uses of Bomb calorimeter?
Even though it is mostly served in thermodynamics studies but that isn’t the only purpose. It has many other functions as well such as:
-Educational training: Calorimetry is one of the high-level subjects, it is taught in university. So, if a student is interested in this subject, studying of bomb calorimeter will make the student more familiar with the topic.
-Fuel Testing: To test how much heat a type of fuel can give off when it undergoes a reaction.
-Waste and refuse Disposal: To test if the wastes product (hazardous waste) could be re-used.
-Propellant and Explosive Testing: most propellants and explosives are tested by a bomb calorimeter.

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