I was assigned a project for chemistry that will be graded on accuracyI have come up w/ ideas as to what to use (insulating Styrofoam fiberglass, sawdust, aluminum foil, a Styrofoam cooler inside another cooler, etc.) but I need to know exactly how to construct the structure-the materials were expensive, so that’s why I want to know exactly how to do it so I don’t mess it up!I’m sure many people have done this experiment before-your help would be greatly appreciated!Thanks guys!!!!!!!!Here are the directions:You’re mission is to keep an ice cube from melting for 6 daysNO outside use of power or dry ice in a 'glass’ and/or sealed container will be permitted!!build a structure to house the ice cube for 6 days (may use any materials.)
1.Find a thick cardboard box that will just fit inside the cooler2.Line the inside of the box with aluminium foil.Shiny side next to the cardboard(Reflects heat trying to enter from outside)3.Place a lining layer of fibreglass next to the foil.gives the passage of heat a long heat path to pass through4.Add a lining of styrofoam to further increase the length of the heat path and will absorb heat5.A final layer of Foil, shiny side next to the styrofoam will complete the containerWrap the ice cube in 2 pieces of foil, 1 shiny side out and 1 shiny side in.that should do it(Instead of fibreglass, if you have access to Rock Wool,even better)P.sRemember to line the lid in a similar fashion.
