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Offline The Claw

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OT-need some physics help
Ok, here's my problem. I am doing A-level physics, part of which is to plan out an experiment, something I'm now in the process of doing. The experiment is to measure how temperature affects the breakdown voltage of a zenner diode, in the temperature range of -70 to 150 degrees. I've got everything covered apart from the -70 degrees temperature point. I can use dry ice to get to a temperature of -78.2 degrees, but it needs to be -70, and I cannot find a medium to cool to -78 with dry ice and then warm up to -70 degrees. I considered gel packs, but those don't go cold enough, typicaly freezing and bursting before they reach that point. Has anybody got any ideas on what I can use? Any help would be greatly appreciated :)
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Offline CP5670

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OT-need some physics help
This actually sounds like thermochemistry. Are you allowed to use any substances available? ;)

  

Offline The Claw

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OT-need some physics help
Yup
"I love the English for three reasons. One, we always beat you at rugby. Two, your wives are always friendly. Three you fought like devils to save us" Old French bloke at my uncles pub.
"One has plenty of time for contemplation while waiting for the endless waves of bad doggie werewolf monsters that chew your toes while you sleep"-Dradeel, BG2