Electric Birefringence: A Simple Apparatus for Determining Physical Parameters of Macromolecules and Colloids.

Trimm, Harold H.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ310543

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1984

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Electric Birefringence: A Simple Apparatus for Determining Physical Parameters of Macromolecules and Colloids.

Trimm, Harold H.; And Others

Journal of Chemical Education, v61 n12 p1114-18 Dec 1984

Describes a birefringence apparatus that can be assembled for less than $100 and can be used to measure both the dimensions and dipole moments of many macromolecules. Details are given of the construction and manipulation of the apparatus. (JN)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Instrumentation, Measurement Equipment, Science Education, Science Equipment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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