Heating values of fuels: An introductory experiment

Timothy R. Rettich, Rubin Battino, David J. Karl

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Abstract

This experiment is a simple, inexpensive way for students to determine the heats of combustion of common solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)554-555
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Chemical Education
Volume65
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1988

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Education

Keywords

  • Calorimetry
  • First-Year Undergraduate
  • Hands-On Learning
  • Laboratory Instruction
  • Thermochemistry

Disciplines

  • Chemistry
  • Physical Sciences and Mathematics

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