Improvement of the Chemistry Advanced Laboratory Program    Through the Addition of Differential Scanning Calorimetry
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A modern differential scanning calorimeter is being used by upper level         chemistry students at Westminster College to study the thermochemical           properties of a variety of materials. The wide range of samples studied         include polymers, liquid crystals, metal alloys, and the products from          students' own organic and inorganic synthesis projects. Students (forty         per cent of whom are women) are gaining hands-on experience with this           common testing method while investigating the physical nature of phase          changes in condensed matter. Each student uses the equipment in at least        six different projects, thus gaining a very thorough knowledge of the           operation and applications of this important technique. Publication of          the laboratory projects will extend the impact of these activities              beyond the college.
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{'Code': '7400', 'Text': 'UNDERGRAD INSTRM & LAB IMPROVE'}
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