Calorimeter

A calorimeter is a measuring device for determining the amount of heat released or absorbed during physical, chemical or biological processes. A calorimeter can also be used to determine the specific heat capacity of a substance. A distinction is made between calorimeters according to operating mode, such as adiabatic or isothermal, or according to the measuring principle, such as power compensation or heat conduction. The measurement method itself is referred to as calorimetry. Calorimeters for measuring the heat of reaction generated during a chemical reaction are referred to as reaction calorimeters.