Thermodynamics > Change of State DCS# 4C31.11

CRYOPHORUS FLASK



APPARATUS
cryophorus 202-11-B-6


DESCRIPTION
This demonstrates cooling by evaporation.  The sealed flask is half-filled with water.  Place crushed dry ice and alcohol in the depression on top of the bulb and the water vapor pressure inside will drop as water condenses out.  Evaporative cooling will cause the water surface to freeze over.

REFERENCE
Sutton, H-68.