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.
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
AUD 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
AUD 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 AUD 9.90 (Ex GST)
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Student Spectrometry Kit, Light Spectrum Observation and Analysis Teaching Set
- Student spectrometer for laboratory and educational use
- Type III student model as listed
- High quality student spectrometer format
- Division listed as 1 degree to 60 seconds of arc
- Includes half-silvered mirror as listed
- Includes diffraction grating and prism
- Includes magnifier, adjustable slit and eyepiece
- Includes light source as listed
- Includes 3 V power source as listed
- Suitable for optics, refraction and diffraction experiments
- Confirm full PDF specifications and pictures before catalogue upload
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
AUD 3,565.50 (Ex GST)
Thermal Conductivity Bars, Copper, Brass, Aluminium and Steel
- Thermal conductivity bars for laboratory and educational use
- Demonstrates heat conduction through different metals
- Includes copper, brass, aluminium and steel bars as listed
- Designed for use with a beaker of hot water
- Provides an effective visual display of metal conductivity differences
- Dimensions listed as 200 × 50 × 6 mm
- Colour-change squares help show heat transfer along each metal
- Suitable for heat transfer and materials science demonstrations
- Useful for comparing relative conductivity between metals
- Requires hot water at approximately 60°C or above as listed
- Take precautions when handling hot or boiling water
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
AUD 34.90 (Ex GST)
Three-Way Corner Mirror for Light Reflection Experiments
- Corner mirror for optics and reflection demonstrations
- Contains 3 front surfaced mirrors as listed
- Mirrors are mounted inside a plastic moulded housing
- Three mirror faces are mutually positioned at 90°
- Side size listed as 120 mm
- Demonstrates retroreflection of incident light rays
- Reflects light back towards the source over a range of incident angles
- Useful for teaching reflection, ray tracing and optical alignment
- Demonstrates the principle used in road and post reflectors
- Suitable for school, university and teaching laboratory use
- Handle front surfaced mirrors carefully to avoid scratches
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
AUD 22.50 (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 AUD 6.50 (Ex GST)
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Unmounted Colour Filter Sheets
- Unmounted acetate colour filter sheets for optics and light experiments
- Each filter sheet is cut to 100 × 100 mm square size
- Available as a 10-piece colour filter set or as individual colour sheets
- Set includes primary red, primary green, primary blue and secondary colour options
- Unmounted format suits slide holders, apertures and compatible light boxes
- Useful for colour mixing, light transmission and filter comparison demonstrations
- Suitable for laboratory and educational use under appropriate supervision
From AUD 8.90 (Ex GST)
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
UV LED Torch for Laboratory Inspection and Detection
- UV LED torch for laboratory and educational demonstrations
- UV wavelength listed as 395 nm
- Power listed as 3 W
- Uses LED lamp beads as listed
- Operates with 3 × AAA batteries
- Batteries are not included
- One-touch switch for simple operation
- Aluminium alloy body as listed
- Size listed as 12.3 × 3.2 cm
- No white light as listed
- Avoid direct eye and skin exposure to UV light
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
AUD 24.90 (Ex GST)
Wooden V-Groove Lens and Mirror Holders, 50 mm and 75 mm
- Wooden lens and mirror holder range for classroom optics experiments
- Available for 50 mm diameter and 75 mm diameter lenses or mirrors
- V-shaped slot supports simple positioning of compatible optics
- Rectangular base provides practical bench support during use
- Suitable for holding lenses and mirrors in teaching demonstrations
- Useful for reflection, refraction and image formation activities
- Simple design supports student practical work and classroom setup
- Confirm lens or mirror diameter, thickness and fit before use
From AUD 6.90 (Ex GST)
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Young’s Fringes Double Slit Set, 3 Pieces
- Young’s fringes double slit set for laboratory and educational use
- IEC set of 3 double slits as listed
- Used to demonstrate light diffraction and interference
- Shows that light behaves as a wave
- Suitable for use with compatible monochromatic light or approved laser light
- Produces dark and bright interference fringes on a screen
- Includes pitch values listed as 1.0, 0.5 and 0.2
- Useful for optics, wave behaviour and physics demonstrations
- Supports teaching of diffraction, interference and slit-edge effects
- Confirm slit pitch units and mounting compatibility before use
- Do not look directly into laser beams or intense light sources
- Use under appropriate laboratory or educational supervision
AUD 34.90 (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.