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The asbestos in the wire gauze i think is a soft type of asbestos coz` some of the asbestos is very thick
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What is the function of wire gauze with asbestos center?
asbestos dissipates the heat of flame.Wire gauze being very good conductor of heat it prevents glass apparatus from cracking.
What apparatus is used for heating a solid directly over a flame?
The simplest tool for the job is the "Bunsen" burner, named for its inventor.
Why do you have to use wire gauze in heating beaker?
the base of an evaporating dish is rounded and will not be stable when placed on a gauze, hence a triangle (tripod) to hold its base better . Also, when you heat the beaker, you put the wire gauze above the triangle(tripod) and the triangle(tripod) above the Bunsen burner.
What happen if a flask is heated on a flame with a wire gauze?
- the flask is protected - the liquid is heated more uniform
What is used to secure a beaker or flask to the ring stand?
wire gauze placed on top of the iron ring.
What is the white substance present in the center of a wire gauze?
THE SUBSTANCE IS CALLED ASBESTOS
What is the function of wire gauze with asbestos center?
asbestos dissipates the heat of flame.Wire gauze being very good conductor of heat it prevents glass apparatus from cracking.
Uses of wire gauze?
it prevents the heat of the apparatus directly. the circle thing on the wire gauze ensures that the heat is spread everywhere
Glasswares that can be heated on asbestos wire gauze?
These are thermal resistant glasswares (from borosilicate glass).
What sits on a tripod to spread the heat of a Bunsen burner?
When heating beakers, a ring or square of wire gauze is placed on top of the tripod over the burner. The gauze may incorporate an asbestos pad or coating. The wire spreads the heat to prevent overheating of one part of the beaker.
Why is it that an ice that is wrap in wire gauze does not melt when heated in a beaker of water?
Since the wire gauze is a good conductor of heat, all the heat is sttracted to the wire gauze
Is there asbestos in electrical wire installation?
Yes, some wire insulation has asbestos.
What is wire gauze made of?
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Why does the wire gauze not burn under heat?
Actually wire gauze will burn when heated. I think you may instead be asking "Why will a flame not propagate beyond a wire mesh." But the answer to your question is: "A wire gauze WILL burn under appropriate heat."
What apparatus is used for heating a solid directly over a flame?
The simplest tool for the job is the "Bunsen" burner, named for its inventor.
How is a wire gauze square used?
Generally it is used with a ring stand and a ring. The wire gauze is placed on the rind, a beaker or flask is placed on the gauze, and heat is applied by a Bunsen burner.
Description of wire gauze?
It is sort of like a fabric, just made of wire.
