Constant Pressure: Balloons in Liquid Nitrogen

Photo Shows the Demonstration Used at U.T. Austin

Instructions / Notes:

• A latex balloon is placed in a styrofoam tray.
• When LN2 is added to the tray the volume of the balloon decreases.
• The liquid that condenses in the balloon is oxygen.
• Demo Staff: This demo needs a full dewar of liquid nitrogen.

Last updated on August 30, 2017