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Hero's Engine - Eolipile - 10" Tall - Eisco Labs

SKU PH0498A
  • A functional glass model of the earliest form of steam turbine. Comprising a borosilicate glass bulb 70 mm diameter approx.
  • Comprising a borosilicate glass bulb 70 mm diameter approx., with side arms bent at right angles and formed into jets at their tips.
  • The bulb is carried upon a metal stand which leaves it free to rotate about its horizontal axis. If about 25 to 30 ml of water introduced into the bulb and boiled the issuing steam causes rapid rotation.
  • 10" tall
  • Clearance under the bulb is 5" to 6.5" for the Bunsen burner

A functional glass model of the earliest form of steam turbine. Comprising a borosilicate glass bulb 70 mm diameter approx., with side arms bent at right angles and formed into jets at their tips. The bulb is carried upon a metal stand which leaves it free to rotate about its horizontal axis. If about 25 to 30 ml of water introduced into the bulb and boiled the issuing steam causes rapid rotation. Supplied complete on stand but without burner. Clearance under the bulb is 5" to 6.5" for the Bunsen burner Please exercise caution while using this unit, as it involves flames, hot vapors and glass.
Eisco Labs Borosilicate glass has the following heat tolerances: Strain Point -515°C | Annealing Point 565°C | Softening Point 820°C.

Weight3
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