Sunday, 18 December 2011

Vacuum flask

A exhaustion alembic (also accepted as a Dewar flask, Dewar canteen or Thermos) is an careful accumulator barge which keeps its capacity hotter or acknowledgment than its surroundings. Invented by Sir James Dewar in 1892, the exhaustion alembic consists of two flasks, placed one aural the added and abutting at the neck. The gap amid the two flasks is partially abandoned of air, creating a near-vacuum which prevents calefaction alteration by advice or convection.

Vacuum flasks are acclimated domestically to accumulate beverages hot or algid for continued periods, and for abounding purposes in industry.

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