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Gay-Lussac's Law--Constant Volume bulb
H-e3a



The constant volume bulb is filled with helium at room temperature and pressure, then sealed. It is then immersed in boiling water, ice water, and liquid nitrogen (or in a alcohol/acetone bath).


Fishbane Chapter:   17.1
HRW 9th:   18.04
Reese Chapter:   13.5
SJ 3rd Chapter:   16.2
PIRA DCS classification:   4E30.10

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