Acrylic Prism
Product Code : EL-LAO-10340
Quick answer: The Acrylic Prism is a set of three highly polished acrylic equilateral prisms, 25, 50 and 100 mm long with 25 mm faces, used to show refraction and to split white light from any standard light source into a spectrum of colours. The prisms are also used for rainbow lighting effects in photography. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools, colleges and universities.
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Highly polished acrylic |
| Set contents | Three equilateral prisms |
| Lengths | 25 mm, 50 mm and 100 mm |
| Face size | 25 mm |
How it is used
White light is a mixture of wavelengths, and the refractive index of a transparent material is slightly greater for violet light than for red. A prism therefore bends each colour by a different amount, spreading a narrow beam into a spectrum from red to violet. Acrylic has a refractive index of about 1.49, close to that of ordinary glass, so it gives a clear demonstration of refraction and dispersion with a lamp or sunlight.
- Pass a narrow beam of white light from a ray box, or from a slit in front of a lamp, onto one face of the prism.
- Turn the prism until the emerging beam spreads into colours and catch it on a white screen.
- Note the order of the colours and which colour is deviated most.
- Repeat with the other prisms of the set and compare the spectra.
The same prisms can be used for the pin method of finding the angle of deviation, giving each group in a class its own prism.
Key features
- Set of three equilateral prisms in 25, 50 and 100 mm lengths.
- Highly polished acrylic for clear, bright colour dispersion.
- 25 mm faces on each prism.
- Works with any standard light source, including sunlight.
- Also used for rainbow lighting effects in photography.
Documentation and supply
Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the acrylic prism set at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools, colleges and universities in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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The full range is in the Light and Optics section of the Physics Lab range.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the acrylic prism set?
Three equilateral prisms of highly polished acrylic, 25 mm, 50 mm and 100 mm long, each with 25 mm faces.
Why does an acrylic prism split white light into colours?
The refractive index of acrylic is slightly different for each wavelength, so violet light is bent more than red and the colours separate into a spectrum.
What is the price of the acrylic prism set?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the acrylic prism set to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code EL-LAO-10340 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the acrylic prism set?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the acrylic prism set at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code EL-LAO-10340.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code EL-LAO-10340 and the quantity, or add the acrylic prism set to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
