Ice Melting Kit Advanced Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in Africa
Product Code : DA-EP-11310
Quick Answer: The Ice Melting Kit Advanced demonstrates the thermal conductivity of materials by melting ice cubes between metal blocks. It includes an acrylic base with sump, an acrylic tube, two 0.5kg copper blocks, two 0.5kg steel blocks and two plastic insulating discs.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Two cylindrical 0.5kg copper blocks
- Two cylindrical 0.5kg steel blocks
- Acrylic tube to contain the blocks and ice cube
- Acrylic base with integral sump for meltwater
- Two plastic insulating discs
- Ice melts between the copper blocks in 10-15 seconds
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Copper blocks | 2 x 0.5kg, cylindrical |
| Steel blocks | 2 x 0.5kg, cylindrical |
| Base | Acrylic, with integral sump |
| Tube | Acrylic |
| Insulating discs | 2 x plastic |
About This Product
One copper block is placed on the acrylic base, the tube is lowered over it, an ice cube is dropped down the tube and the second copper block is set on top. The high thermal conductivity of copper, along with a large thermal mass, melts the ice in 10-15 seconds, while the same test with the steel blocks melts it more slowly. Each run can be timed for a more accurate comparison, and the insulating discs show that the pressure of the top block alone is not what melts the ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How quickly does the ice melt with the copper blocks?
The ice begins to melt immediately and, in a matter of 10-15 seconds, it will have melted and disappeared.
Q2. What are the plastic insulating discs for?
They can be placed between the ice and the metal blocks to show that it is not simply the pressure of the top block that causes the ice to melt.
Q3. Can the experiment be repeated straight away?
If the same blocks are reused, it is better to let them come back up to room temperature first when repeatable results are required.
Related: Energy Physics range, Ice Melting Kit, Conductivity Star, Thermal Conductivity Bars.
For a quotation on the Ice Melting Kit Advanced, contact Didactic Africa.
