Quick Answer: The Bi-Metal Strip Brass and Steel joins brass and steel strips, each 200 mm x 15 mm, riveted together on a wooden handle to show the differential expansion of 2 metals.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Brass and steel strips, each 200 mm x 15 mm, riveted together
Mounted on a wooden handle
Overall length of 320 mm
Curves when heated in a Bunsen flame, showing differential expansion
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Metals
Brass and steel
Strip size
200 mm x 15 mm each
Overall length
320 mm
Handle
Wooden
About This Product
Held by its wooden handle and heated in a Bunsen flame, the riveted strip bends. The curvature produced shows the differential expansion of brass and steel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How is the bi-metal strip used? Hold it by the wooden handle and heat the strip in a Bunsen flame. The curvature that forms shows the differential expansion of the brass and steel.