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3(1) Introduction
Future exhibitions
3(1) Opinion
Follow the leader
5(3) VLF generator
Apparatus for measuring the beat frequency of two pendulums of unequal length can be modified to make a VLF generator.
6(4) ‘O’ grade microscopes
7(5) Constant current power supply
There would seem to be an increasing requirement for a constant current power supply for use in coulometric titrations,
8(6) Chemical kinetics model
A wind machine which models how the rate of reaction of substances could be affected by such things as temperature, activation energy etc.
9(7) In The Workshop – chemical kinetics model
How to build the model referred to above.
11(9) Bulletin Supplement – ‘O’ grade microscopes
A review of currently available models.
14(12) Address List
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3(1) Introduction
Electronic calculators
3(1) Opinion
Mains muddle
4(2) Surplus physics equipment
6(4) Gas chromatograph
Details of a DIY device
9(7) Electronic Calculators
A review of 4 models
12(10) In The Workshop – gas chromatograph
How to make a working DIY gas chromatograph.
14(12) Address List
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3(1) Introduction
Disposal of hazardous chemicals
4(2) Pen recorder as a timing device
The use of a high speed pen recorder as a timing device may seem uncalled—for sophistication, but this is only one of several uses of a modestly priced instrument.
6(4) Decomposition of ammonia
Sparking ammonia gas over liquid paraffin is suggested as a demonstration experiment in Section M2 of the chemistry syllabus.
7(5) A fatal experiment
Report from Australia of a solid rocket propellant, using potassium and sulphur chlorate (sic)
7(5) Thermochromic liquid recipe
Thermochromic liquid for illustrating convection current is simple to make in the laboratory.
7(5) Trade News
9(7) Electronic Calculators
A detailed review of various models.
12(10) Address List
13(11) Bulletin Index Nos. 60—69
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3(1) Introduction
SSSERC domestic arrangements Page 1
3(1) Component tester
The component tester to be described allows one to make a quick check on the value of any impedance, linear or non-linear.
4(2) Air track velocities, correction
Chart in Bulletin 70 upside down.
4(2) Electrostatic field demonstration
An alternative method for generating an electrostatic field.
5(3) Blow pipes for natural gas
We have had discussions with Scottish Gas on blowpipes suitable for natural gas.
7(5) Heats of neutralisation
The Central Commitee on Chemistry asked us to carry out an investigation on this using school type apparatus.
8(6) Clinistix test strips
‘Clinistix’ have proved extremely useful in school biology courses there may be some teachers who do not like using them because of the possibility of carcinogenic effects, We will describe the history and background to this problem.
9(7) Ash content determinations
Ash content determinations of plant material are often time—consuming and tedious. We describe an alternative method – the oxygen-flask method
12(10) Trade News
14(12) Address List
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3(1) Introduction
CSYS physics experimental guide produced, adding machines.
3(1) Pelican crossing sequence
There recently appeared in a School Science Review details of how to construct a circuit to execute the pelican crossing sequence of traffic lights. We offer a cheaper method.
10(8) Surplus equipment available
12(10) Combustion of ammonia
Generally text–books state that ammonia will not burn in air, but it can in fact be made to burn.
13(11) Bulletin Supplement – ‘O’ grade microscopes
A list of test reports available.
14(12) Address List
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3(1) Introduction
Future bulletins and envelope shortages, Colin Weatherley leaves, Scottish Science Advisers Group, Annual subscription
5(3) Opinion
Didacta
6(4) Photomicrography
We have developed a method in which the microscope is used to produce an enlargement directly by projection
9(7) Dilution for waste disposal
We describe apparatus that shows a safe method of diluting solutions which are to be disposed of as waste and which require to be diluted before emptying into the drains,
9(7) Silver recovery
We describe a method for recycling silver waste.
10(8) Trade News
11(9) In The Workshop – constant volume dispenser
We describe simple apparatus that will put equal or nearly equal quantities of some liquid reagent into several receptacles.
12(10) ‘Smoking doll’ for lung contamination
In Bulletin 38 we described an apparatus used to demonstrate lung contamination by smoking. The ‘smoking doll’ is probably no more effective but possibly more fun.
14(12) Address List
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3(1) Introduction
Integrated Science Equipment List – being duplicated, out soon.
4(2) Surplus equipment available
8(6) Griffin basic microbiology kit
A response from Griffin to some comments about disposal.
9(7) Gas lighters
A review of various types and models.
11(9) Constant volume dispenser
Improvements suggested to our design in Bulletin 73.
12(10) Trade News
13(11) Bulletin Supplement – gas lighters
Details of the tests referenced in the earlier article.
14(12) Address List
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3(1) Introduction
Contributions to SSSERC bulletins, Holiday closing dates.
4(2) Opinion
Flameproof cabinets
6(4) Stethograph and tambour
A modification of the traditional stethograph and. tambour in which the mechanical lever and pen method of producing a record has been replaced by an electrical arrangement.
10(8) Demonstration pH meter
We have made a small modification to the Philip Harris pH meter B51 60/1 , to allow it to be used for demonstration work with a large-scale milliamrneter, or with a chart recorder.
12(10) Thermometer life-savers
A simple device to prevent thermometers rolling off the bench and breaking by making small plastic tabs which fit over the thermometer. The tabs are cut from plastic detergent bottles.
12(10) Formers for low resistors
Simple method for making low value resistors.
13(11) Lever apparatus
More stable apparatus for investigating the simple lever law.
14(12) Address List
