Heat & Light
Heat and light teaching equipment supports demonstration of thermodynamics and optical principles.
Designed for durability and clarity, these tools enable practical learning experiences in schools and laboratories.
Australian educators rely on this equipment for effective science instruction.
Designed for durability and clarity, these tools enable practical learning experiences in schools and laboratories.
Australian educators rely on this equipment for effective science instruction.
Hodson Optical Bench and Lens Kit
- 1.5 m optical bench for reflection, refraction, lens and image formation experiments
- Adjustable metric scale supports repeatable positioning and measurement during practical work
- Includes convex and concave lenses for focal length and image formation studies
- Supplied with targets, photographic slides, white screen and sliding component supports
- Large prism and prism table support refraction, dispersion and prism-based demonstrations
- Available with Hodson light box source or as a lower-price kit without the light box
- Suitable for school physics laboratories and supervised optics teaching activities
From $247.90 (Ex GST)
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Holographic Diffraction Gratings
- Holographic diffraction grating film produces clear, bright diffraction patterns for optics demonstrations
- Mounted as a 35 mm slide format, convenient for handling and alignment in classroom experiments
- Two grating densities available, 500 lines/mm and 1000 lines/mm, to compare diffraction spacing effects
- Supplier notes on film protection vary by model code, including versions with no film protection
- 1000 lines/mm range includes a model with film between very thin glass sheets as specified
From $12.50 (Ex GST)
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Hot/Cold Thermopile on Heat Sink with Socket Terminals
- Peltier thermoelectric cell, demonstrates heating and cooling when DC is applied across multiple junctions.
- Flat plate construction, one face heats, opposite face cools, temperature difference clearly observable.
- Mounted on heat sink, supports stable demonstration and improves heat spreading on hot side.
- Two 4 mm sockets for easy DC connection with standard lab leads, polarity controls hot/cold side.
- Cold face can form ice under suitable conditions, strong visual for classroom thermoelectric lessons.
$123.50 (Ex GST)
Immersion Heater, 12 V 50 W for Calorimeter Blocks
• 12 V 50 W immersion heater for calorimeter blocks, controlled electrical heating for thermal practicals. • Heater element 100 × 13 mm, designed to fit into matching block holes for direct heat transfer. • Lead length 820 mm, supports convenient connection to low-voltage supplies on lab benches. • For calorimetry experiments linking electrical energy input to temperature rise in solid blocks. • Check block dimensions before purchase, may not fit all calorimeter block designs, supervised use only.
$62.50 (Ex GST)
Joule’s Calorimeter Assembly with 2 Ohm Heating Coil
- Joule’s calorimeter assembly for electrical heating experiments
- Includes 50 × 75 mm copper calorimeter cup, diameter × height
- Fitted with Joule’s insert for water-based calorimetry work
- Insert includes calorimeter lid and stirrer
- Includes 2 × 4 mm spin-free socket head IEC terminals
- Conducting rods support a 2 ohm resistance heating coil
- Designed for measuring electrical energy used to heat water
- Often used with Insulating Box and Lid LC-80-HL0830-001
- Suitable for supervised school and teaching laboratory experiments
$69.90 (Ex GST)
Jumbo Concave and Convex Mirror, 600 mm Large Aperture Reflection Demonstrator
• Jumbo 600 mm diameter concave/convex mirror, large surface for clear classroom optics demonstrations. • Dual curved surfaces support comparison of concave and convex reflection behaviour in one instrument. • Stated focal length 3.95 m, suited to long focal-length ray and image formation activities. • Large aperture captures more incident light, improves visibility of reflected beams and images for groups. • Protective film must be removed before use, ensures clean reflective surface and correct optical results.
$205.50 (Ex GST)
Laboratory Light Sources
- Low power MES light sources for basic electricity teaching, 2.5 V lamp in screw socket format
- Connection options include two wire leads, 4 mm sockets, or 4 mm spin free IEC terminals depending on model
- Enclosed low power versions housed in a transparent plastic vial for protection during student handling
- High power option uses 12 V BA15d bayonet lamp, typically 15 to 21 W, base with 4 mm terminals
- Very high power 12 V 100 W quartz halogen in ventilated metal housing, shutters, stand mount rod and 1 m lead
From $12.50 (Ex GST)
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Laser View Prism and Bar Kits
- Specially moulded plastic prisms and bars make a laser beam visible through the material path
- Prism shapes match Hodson light box kit, bars include long straight and curved new mouldings
- Bars demonstrate internal reflection and optical fibre behaviour, supports photonics curriculum teaching
- Kit options: full set 8 parts, part set 6 shapes, or bars only set with two bars
- Designed for classroom optics demonstrations where beam tracing inside solids is required
From $103.50 (Ex GST)
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Lens and Mirror Holders and Lens Paper
- Lens and mirror holders for classroom optics work, supports stable positioning of lenses and mirrors during reflection and refraction demonstrations
- Wooden V groove holders listed in 50 mm and 75 mm sizes, suitable for common circular optics and simple bench setups
- 50 mm wooden holder described with V shaped slot on rectangular base, supports holding 50 mm diameter lenses and mirrors during alignment tasks
- Adjustable plastic holder option listed, supports flexible positioning where different lens sizes or angles are required in basic optical experiments
- Lens paper listed pack of 100 with 15 x 10 cm sheets for cleaning general optical products, supports clearer observation by reducing dust and smears
From $6.90 (Ex GST)
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Mini Spectral Lamp Power Supply and Holder, Without Lamp
- Compact spectral lamp power unit with integrated lamp holder
- Combines power supply and lamp holder in one bench-friendly design
- Supplied without spectral lamp
- Spectral lamp mounts inside a black protective tube on top of the unit
- No separate tube holder or connecting cable required
- Rotating outer sleeve allows different aperture shapes to be selected
- Apertures are positioned for use with IEC Flame and “AA” Spectrometer LC-80-CH3792-001
- Accepts compatible sodium, mercury, neon and helium spectral lamps
- Suitable for spectral line observation in optics and atomic physics practicals
- Confirm lamp compatibility, spectrometer alignment and classroom safety requirements before use
$435.90 (Ex GST)
Newton’s Colour Disc and Accessories, Educational Physics Demonstration Type
- Newton’s colour disc demonstrates white light composition, rotating coloured segments visually combine to show colour mixing effect
- 23 cm disc options provided, machine fit without spindle and hand driven with stand for classroom demonstration flexibility
- Spare belt component supports belt driven systems, allows quick replacement to maintain operational demonstration setup
- Suitable for physics labs and education, supports optics and mechanics topics, use under appropriate supervision
From $24.90 (Ex GST)
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Plastic Spectroscope with Calibration Scale and Adjustable Slit
- Compact direct-vision spectroscope for viewing spectra and estimating wavelength using calibrated nm scale.
- Adjustable entrance slit controls light level and band sharpness for clearer spectral separation.
- Eyepiece fitted with 600 line/mm grating to disperse light into colour and wavelength components.
- Spectrum viewed against nanometre scale, each digit represents 100 nm for quick classroom readings.
- Black chamber improves viewing conditions by limiting stray light during spectroscopy demonstrations.
$68.50 (Ex GST)
Pocket Twin Folding Magnifier, 6x + 6x, 12x
- Twin folding pocket magnifier for close visual inspection
- Double pocket magnifier design with two 6× lenses
- Combined magnification listed as 6× + 6× = 12×
- Lens diameter listed as 32 mm
- Frame size listed as 38 mm
- Folding design supports compact storage and easy carrying
- Suitable for classroom, laboratory, field and general inspection use
- Confirm magnification requirement, lens size and inspection suitability before ordering
$6.90 (Ex GST)
Polaroid Polarising Filters
- Polaroid filters for polarisation studies, supplied as pairs for crossed and aligned transmission demonstrations
- Standard square pair sizes: 50 x 50 mm, 75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm
- Film thickness is 0.18 mm across the range for consistent optical handling and cutting
- Sheet option provides 300 x 300 mm equivalent area for user-cut pieces, may not be one piece
- Bench mount option: rotating graded disc, 50 mm filter, measures transmission change from maximum to zero at 90 degrees
From $22.50 (Ex GST)
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Reading and Inspection Magnifiers, Handheld and Standing Lens Range
- Magnifiers for close inspection and reading tasks, supports classroom observation, specimen checking and detailed viewing of small components
- Standing loupe option listed 10x magnification with 30 mm lens, transparent acrylic base allows ambient light to illuminate objects for brighter viewing
- Classic reading magnifier option listed 50 mm acrylic lens with 3x main view and 6x inner circle, overall length stated 145 mm for comfortable handheld use
- Classic magnifier options listed 75 mm 2.5x 5x, 90 mm 2x 4x and 110 mm 2x 4x, choose lens diameter for preferred field of view and working distance
- Laboratory and educational setting use only, handle lenses to avoid scratching and keep optical surfaces clean for clear results, use under appropriate supervision
From $8.90 (Ex GST)
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Rectangular Prism Blocks, Acrylic and Glass Optics Experiment Type
- Rectangular prism blocks for optics experiments including refraction, dispersion and total internal reflection demonstrations
- Available in acrylic and glass materials, supports comparison of optical properties across different materials
- Suitable for classroom demonstrations, physics studies and laboratory based light behaviour investigations
- Used for teaching light interaction concepts including bending, transmission and internal reflection pathways
- Size range listed from 75 × 50 × 18 mm to 180 × 125 × 25 mm, supports varied experiment scale and visibility needs
From $8.90 (Ex GST)
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Refraction Tanks, Semicircular Light Refraction Study Type
- Semicircular plastic refraction tanks for observing liquid refractive properties in physics and optics activities
- Suitable for demonstrating refraction and total internal reflection through practical classroom and laboratory experiments
- Clear tank option states 12 cm diameter and 3 cm depth for simple liquid filling and viewing
- Printed angle variation includes base protractor marked in degrees along the curved edge for angle measurement
- Supports image location work and Snell's Law study for refractive index determination in educational use
From $16.50 (Ex GST)
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Round Biconcave Lenses, Unmounted Diverging Lens Teaching Range
- Round unmounted biconcave lenses for optics experiments, supports diverging lens behaviour demonstrations and refraction practical activities
- All lenses listed 50 mm diameter, consistent size for use in standard lens holders and basic optical bench setups
- Multiple focal length options listed from 5 cm to 100 cm, supports staged teaching from strong divergence to gentle divergence behaviour
- Suitable for exploring image formation concepts such as virtual images and ray tracing with a diverging lens, select focal length to match bench space
- Store lenses to protect optical surfaces, handle by the edge where possible and keep focal length labelled for fast classroom setup and repeatable results
From $3.50 (Ex GST)
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Round Biconvex Lenses, Unmounted Diverging Lens Teaching Range
- Round unmounted biconvex lenses for optics experiments, supports converging lens behaviour demonstrations and refraction practical activities
- All lenses listed 50 mm diameter, consistent size for use in standard lens holders and basic optical bench setups
- Multiple focal length options listed from 5 cm to 100 cm, supports staged teaching from strong focusing to long focal length imaging setups
- Suitable for image formation experiments using screens, ray tracing and focal length measurement tasks, select focal length to suit bench length and desired magnification
- Store lenses to protect optical surfaces, handle by the edge where possible and keep focal length labelled for fast classroom setup and repeatable results
From $3.50 (Ex GST)
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Simple Copper–Constantan Thermocouple, 200 mm Length
- T-type thermocouple made from copper and constantan thermocouple cable
- 200 mm cable length supports simple integration into teaching and laboratory setups
- Welded junction tip provides direct contact temperature sensing
- High-temperature glass insulation supports use near heated surfaces
- Heated junction produces a small thermoelectric voltage related to temperature
- Output can be used with compatible temperature meters or controllers
- Suitable for basic heat studies, thermal experiments and temperature feedback setups
$9.90 (Ex GST)
Single Crookes Radiometer
- Demonstrates heat and gas molecular activity through clear visible movement
- Shows that light is a form of energy in practical physics study
- Supports classroom and laboratory demonstrations of energy conversion principles
- Compact 125 mm high x 75 mm diameter for bench display use
- Useful for teaching heat, light, and molecular motion in physics
$43.90 (Ex GST)
Spare Bell for Bell Jar Experiment Kit
- Replacement bell for Bell Jar Experiment Kit
- Suitable for LC-80-MS0019-01 experiment kit
- Used for sound in vacuum demonstrations
- Bell diameter stated as 60 mm
- Overall dimensions stated as approximately 130 mm × 85 mm
- Bell jar kit, vacuum plate and pump are not included
- For laboratory or educational use under appropriate supervision
$26.50 (Ex GST)
Spectrum Tube EHV Unit and Tube Support, Without Tubes
- EHV power supply unit for compatible spectrum discharge tubes
- Supplied with tube support for holding different spectrum tube lengths
- Self-contained unit designed to operate from 240 V AC mains power
- Deep recessed high-voltage socket supports direct tube connection
- Stainless steel rod and sliding clamp support tube positioning
- Removable mains cable supports practical setup and storage
- High-voltage apparatus for supervised educational use only
$422.50 (Ex GST)
Spectrum Tubes 208 mm Length, Set of 6
- Set of 6 spectrum tubes for spectroscopy and discharge demonstration work
- Includes hydrogen, mercury, helium, nitrogen, neon and argon tubes
- Bright discharge supports clear classroom observation of spectral lines
- Each tube has a stated size of 208 mm overall length × 12 mm diameter
- Supplied in a foam case for organised storage and handling
- Designed for use with a compatible spectrum tube EHV power unit
- For supervised laboratory or educational use with suitable high-voltage safety
$254.90 (Ex GST)
Square Glass Prisms, Light Dispersion and Refraction Type
- Square glass prisms for optics experiments, supports refraction, dispersion and total internal reflection demonstrations
- Two options listed, cobalt blue 50 × 50 mm and larger 150 × 150 × 10 mm thick glass prism
- Suitable for physics and optics laboratories, supports classroom explanation of light behaviour through hands-on demonstration
- Square prism format allows clear visual study of how light interacts with glass at different angles and surfaces
- Choose size and colour option to suit demonstration scale, beam visibility and experiment setup requirements
From $9.90 (Ex GST)
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Steam-Heated Linear Expansion Apparatus with Dial Gauge Indicator
- Steam heating method for linear expansion comparison of metal tubes in thermal physics practicals.
- Dial indicator measurement, 0.01 mm increments, supports precise extension readings and repeatability.
- Thermometer included for cold and hot tube temperature tracking during expansion measurements.
- Steam supply via boiling flask side branch, compatible with standard lab steam generation setups.
- Links measured extension to temperature change for linear expansion calculations and classroom data analysis.
$322.50 (Ex GST)
Student Spectrometry Kit, Light Spectrum Observation and Analysis Teaching Set
• Designed for practical study of light spectra, helping students observe and compare spectral behaviour from different light sources
• Supports physics teaching of atomic emission spectra, molecular structure, and the interaction between matter and radiation
• Useful for chemistry education where spectral fingerprints assist discussion of elemental identification and analysis principles
• Kit includes core optical and viewing components needed for structured student spectrometry activities in educational settings
• Hands-on format strengthens understanding of spectrum observation, light behaviour, and substance properties through direct investigation
$3,565.50 (Ex GST)
Thermal Conductivity Bars
• Four-metal thermal conductivity bars plate, copper brass aluminium steel, 200 × 50 × 6 mm.
• Beaker method, dip exposed end into hot water, 60°C or higher, observe heating.
• Thermochromic 1 cm blackish squares change transparent/brighter as heat conducts along each metal.
• Same immersion depth and timing, compare conduction speed between copper, aluminium, brass, steel.
• Hot water hazard, use precautions with 60°C+ or boiling water, supervised laboratory or education use only.
$34.90 (Ex GST)
Thermal Conductivity Ring Set, 4 Different Metals
- Thermal conductivity ring set for comparing heat conduction in different metals
- Includes four metal strips: brass, copper, iron and aluminium
- Strip ends meet at a central point for equal heating during demonstrations
- Wax placed in tip depressions provides a clear visual conductivity comparison
- Melting order helps show which metal conducts heat more efficiently
- Each strip is stamped with the metal initial for easy identification
- Suitable for supervised heat transfer and conduction practicals
$51.50 (Ex GST)
Thermal Conductivity Rod Kit
• Six metal rods: iron, copper, aluminium, lead, brass, zinc, supplied as a matched comparison set.
• Designed for physics practicals comparing heat flow along metals under identical heating conditions.
• Supports lessons on thermal conductivity, heat transfer, and material property differences between metals.
• Useful for student timing and observation with common lab heaters and basic temperature measurement tools.
• Pack format for group work, repeat trials, and consistent material identification in classroom demonstrations.
$27.50 (Ex GST)
Triangular Prisms, Acrylic and Glass Optics Experiment Type
- Triangular prisms in acrylic and glass for optics experiments, supports refraction, dispersion and light path demonstrations
- Acrylic giant prisms listed in equilateral and 45-45-90 isosceles formats, lightweight and impact resistant for classroom use
- Glass options include 30-60-90, equilateral 60-60-60 and right angle 90-45-45 geometries, supports varied optics setups
- Double extra flint option listed 25 mm, 60 degree with RI 1.65, supports refractive material comparison work
- Choose prism material, geometry and size to match beam visibility, handling needs and experiment objectives
From $6.50 (Ex GST)
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Two Metal Laminated Strip Compound Bar
• Brass and iron laminated bimetal compound strip, riveted, blade 350 × 20 mm.
• Wooden handle fitted for a secure grip, reduces hand heat exposure during flame heating.
• Different expansion rates of brass and iron layers bend strip when heated, clear movement.
• Simple visual proof of two-metal differential thermal expansion, ideal for heat and materials lessons.
• Place blade over flame, demonstrate bend, allow cooling before handling, supervised lab or classroom use only.
$16.50 (Ex GST)
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Heat and Light experiments play an important role in physics laboratories, helping students and researchers understand the behaviour of thermal energy, radiation, and the interaction of light with matter. Practical experiments in this field demonstrate concepts such as heat transfer, thermal expansion, radiation, reflection, refraction, diffraction, and optical measurement. These principles form the foundation of many scientific and technological applications, including thermodynamics, optics, spectroscopy, and energy systems.
Laboratory equipment used for heat and light experiments allows users to observe and measure how energy is transferred and how light behaves when it interacts with different materials and surfaces. Typical apparatus may include optical benches, lenses, mirrors, prisms, diffraction equipment, radiant heat demonstrators, calorimeters, thermometers, and thermal expansion apparatus. These instruments support experiments that help students visualise concepts such as wave behaviour of light, temperature change during energy transfer, and the relationship between heat and physical properties of materials.
In laboratory environments where glass components are used in heat experiments, material performance is important. Borosilicate glass such as BORO 3.3, commonly referenced under ISO 3585, is widely used due to its excellent resistance to thermal shock and chemical attack. Additional laboratory glass standards such as ASTM E438 relate to the chemical and thermal performance of glass used in laboratory apparatus, while ASTM E694 may apply where volumetric glassware is used during thermal or optical experiments.
For electrically powered optical or thermal measurement equipment used in teaching laboratories, which applies to electrical equipment used for laboratory measurement and control. Manufacturing and quality systems for laboratory equipment are commonly associated with ISO 9001 quality management practices to ensure product reliability and consistent performance.
At LabChoice Australia, we provide heat and light laboratory equipment suitable for school science laboratories, university physics departments, and educational demonstration environments. Our range is selected to support safe experimentation, clear visual demonstrations, and reliable results that help students understand the fundamental behaviour of thermal energy and optical phenomena.
Experiments in heat and light help bridge theoretical physics with real laboratory observations, allowing learners to explore energy transfer, optical properties, and the physical laws that govern light and thermal processes.