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Low-Flow Helmholtz Resonator for Molar Mass Detection
The Corinthian
  • Brackman Amy, Georgia College & State University
  • Amanda Kea, Georgia College & State University
  • Kenneth McGill, Georgia College & State University
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Ken McGill

Publication Date
1-1-2003
Abstract

A simple apparatus was constructed for an undergraduate physical chemistry laboratory to determine a mathematical model of wavelike motion. The apparatus was assembled by attaching an airflow valve connected to a tank of argon gas to a GC column, thus creating regulated airflow. The air was manipulated to gently flow over a small sensitive microphone that was attached to an inexpensive resonator. A model will be developed to measure the speed of sound that will lead to the measurement of the molar mass.

Citation Information
Brackman Amy, Amanda Kea and Kenneth McGill. "Low-Flow Helmholtz Resonator for Molar Mass Detection" (2003)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ken-mcgill/5/