Enthalpy of vaporization and vapor pressures: An inexpensive apparatus

Rubin Battino, David A. Dolson, Michael R. Hall, Trevor M. Letcher

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Abstract

This article describes a simple and inexpensive method to determine the enthalpy of vaporization of liquids by measuring vapor pressure as a function of temperature. The results for the enthalpy of vaporization are reasonable, while those for the vapor pressures are poorer. Also described is a simple and inexpensive temperature controller and an air thermostat.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)822-825
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Chemical Education
Volume84
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2007

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Education

Keywords

  • Gases
  • Hands-On Learning
  • Laboratory Equipment

Disciplines

  • Chemistry

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