Thermodynamics > Thermal Properties > Behavior of Materials at Low Temperature

DCS# 4A40.30

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ELASTICITY AT LOW TEMPERATURE

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APPARATUS

rubber bands, balls, tubing, carnation	202-14-E5
4 L dewar of liquid nitrogen	013B
goggles	013B
tongs
hammer	202-02-
styrofoam tray or dewar	214-02-

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DESCRIPTION

Show that items that are elastic at room temperature become rigid enough to shatter at 77 K.