Greenhouse Effect Kit (230 V, 50/60 Hz)
Greenhouse Effect Kit (230 V, 50/60 Hz)
1000837 Includes Only:1 Base plate1 Lamp holder with reflector lamp1 Cuvette on stem1 Black metal disc1 Metal tube, simple1 Metal tube, with taps2 Mounting stems1 Silicone hose1 Storage caseA set of equipment permitting quick and easy experiments to demonstrate the effect of greenhouse gases on the absorption of infra-red radiation. Solar radiation received by the earth is simulated here by means of short-wave infrared radiation that is attenuated by absorption in water and visible light from a reflector lamp. Infra-red radiation emitted by the earth is simulated by heating a black metal disc. Both types of radiation are made to pass through air or butane gas in a metal tube and subsequently registered with a thermopile. Comparison of the obtained values reveals that long-wave infra-red radiation is absorbed to a high degree by butane gas. Consequently butane gas released into the atmosphere causes it to heat up, i.e. butane gas is a greenhouse gas. ... Show More Show Less