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COEFFICIENT APPARENT EXPANSION [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Effects of Heat (Energy Transfer)
CONT

The coefficient of apparent expansion is the coefficient calculated ... without account being taken of the expansion of the containing vessel .... The coefficient of apparent expansion of a liquid may be found experimentally by using (a) a dilatometer, (b) a pyknometer, (c) a weight thermometer, (d) by Mathiessen's sinker method.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Thermodynamique
  • Effets de la chaleur (Transfert de l'énergie)
CONT

Dilatation thermique. Variation (généralement augmentation) des dimensions d'un corps dont la température s'élève. On définit plusieurs coefficients de dilatation thermique : (...) coefficient de dilatation cubique (...). Coefficient de dilatation apparente d'un liquide dans un récipient (...) étant la variation du volume apparent (...) du liquide lorsque sa température augmente (...)

Spanish

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