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Comparing the Intensive Properties Between Niobium and an Unknown Metal. Luke Emery Matthew Wilson Cousino High School. Purpose. To identify an unknown metal using properties of specific heat and linear thermal expansion. Specific Heat.
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Comparing the Intensive Properties Between Niobium and an Unknown Metal Luke Emery Matthew Wilson Cousino High School
Purpose To identify an unknown metal using properties of specific heat and linear thermal expansion. Emery – Wilson
Specific Heat The amount of heat per unit of mass to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius Intensive property Unique to each element Emery – Wilson
Linear Thermal Expansion The change in length of a material based on a change in temperature Intensive property Unique to each element Emery – Wilson
Key Terms Calorimeter: tool used for measuring specific heat Equilibrium: state of rest or balance Emery – Wilson
What is niobium? Discovered by Charles Hatchett in 1801 Silver – gray metal Atomic number is 41 Symbol is Nb Emery – Wilson
What are niobium’s uses? Bonding stainless steel components Automotive industry Chemical manufacturing Emery – Wilson
Purification of Niobium Emery – Wilson
Hypothesis The unknown metal will be identified as niobium if the value of specific heat is within a 3% error range, and the value of linear thermal expansion is within a 2% error range. Emery – Wilson
Specific Heat Materials Emery – Wilson
Linear Thermal Expansion Materials Emery – Wilson
Specific Heat Data Table 1. Average Percent Errors Emery – Wilson
Linear Thermal Expansion Data Table 2. Average Percent Errors Emery – Wilson
Statistical Test Two-sample t test Emery – Wilson
Two-Sample t Test Two SRS from two distinct populations Standard deviations of the population are not known Emery – Wilson
Two-Sample t Test Hypotheses: Emery – Wilson
Specific Heat Data Figure 1. Normal Probability Plot of Niobium Specific Heat Emery – Wilson
Specific Heat Data P-value = Figure 2. P-Value Bell Curve Emery – Wilson
Linear Thermal Expansion Data Figure 3. Normal Probability Plot of the Unknown Metal Specific Heat Emery – Wilson
Linear Thermal Expansion Data Figure 4. P-Value Bell Curve Emery – Wilson
Conclusion Rejected the null hypothesis for specific heat Emery – Wilson
Design Flaws Keeping water at a constant temperature of 100ºC Emery – Wilson
Errors in Experimentation Transfer of metals Rusting tongs Wooden jig usage Emery – Wilson
Real-World Application Emery – Wilson
Works Cited Arumugam, S., and A. Ramalingam. "Experimental Study on Specific Heat of Hot Brine for Salt Gradient Solar Pond Application." Department of Physics, Govt. Arts College, Dharmapuri. Department of Physics, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Deemed University, Gandhigram – 624 302, Tamil Nadu, India.. (2012): 957-961. Print. <http://www.sphinxsai.com/2012/july_sept12/Chem/pdfchem/CT=18(956-961) JS 12.pdf>. Hester, Jerry. "223 Physics Lab: Linear Thermal Expansion." 223 Physics Lab: Linear Thermal Expansion. Clemson University, 2006. Web. 07 Apr. 2013. Emery – Wilson
Works Cited Hidnert, Peter. "Thermal Expansion of Titanium." National Bureau of Standards 30 (1943): 101-05. National Institute of Standards and Technology. U.S. Department of Commerce. Web. 7 Apr. 2013. Howling, D.H., E. Mendoza, and J.E. Zimmerman. "Preliminary Experiments on the Temperature-Wave Method of Measuring Specific Heats of Metals at Low Temperatures." Proceedings of the Royal Society. (2013): n. page. Print. <http://rspa.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/229/1176/86.abstract>. Emery – Wilson
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Works Cited Unknown, . "Niobium 101." IAMGOLD. IAMGOLD, 25 Mar 2012. Web. 26 Mar 2013. <http://www.iamgold.com/files/pdf/Niobium 101 Final March 2012.pdf>. Winter, Mark. "Niobium." WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements. The University of Sheffield, n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2013. Emery – Wilson
Works Cited Unknown, . "Specific Heat for all the Elements." Periodic Table. Mathematica'sElementData, n.d. Web. 21 Mar 2013. <http://periodictable.com/Properties/A/SpecificHeat.html>. Emery – Wilson