Braun Electroscope
Product Specification Sheet
Braun Electroscope
Model Number: MT-1062
The Braun Electroscope from Micro Technologies is a sensitive electrostatics laboratory apparatus designed for the detection and qualitative investigation of electric charge. The MT-1062 incorporates a conducting terminal connected to a movable indicating element within a protective circular enclosure, providing visible indication during experiments involving charge transfer and electrostatic induction.
Product Specification
The Braun Electroscope from Micro Technologies is designed for practical investigations involving static electricity and electric charge. It provides a convenient visual method for detecting the presence of electrostatic charge and demonstrating fundamental principles of electrostatics.
The MT-1062 consists of an upper conducting terminal connected to an internal movable indicating arrangement. The indicating element is positioned within a circular protective enclosure, allowing its movement to be clearly observed during laboratory experiments.
When electric charge is transferred to the conducting terminal, charge redistributes through the connected conducting components. Electrostatic forces produced within the system cause the movable indicator to deflect from its initial position.
The amount of deflection provides a qualitative indication of the electrostatic condition of the apparatus. The Braun Electroscope is therefore particularly useful for detecting and comparing charge rather than serving as a precision quantitative measuring instrument.
The apparatus can also demonstrate electrostatic induction. When a charged object is brought near the upper conductor without touching it, charges within the electroscope redistribute, which can produce movement of the indicator.
This provides a clear demonstration that electrostatic influence can occur without direct contact. Removing the nearby charged body allows the redistribution to change again, making the effect readily observable.
The MT-1062 can also support experiments involving charge transfer by contact. A suitably charged conductor may be brought into contact with the terminal, allowing charge to transfer to the electroscope and produce a visible response.
With an appropriate experimental procedure and a known reference charge, the instrument can also assist in qualitative investigations of charge polarity. Such experiments should be performed carefully because the observed response depends on the initial charge condition of the electroscope.
The circular enclosure helps protect the movable indicating mechanism from accidental contact and excessive air movement while keeping the internal response visible.
The Braun Electroscope can be combined with a Van de Graaff generator, proof plane, conductor set, electrophorus and other electrostatics apparatus for broader experiments involving static electricity, induction and charge distribution.
For reliable demonstrations, insulating surfaces should be kept clean and dry. Humidity and contamination can increase charge leakage and reduce the duration or magnitude of the observed deflection.
Its compact bench-top construction makes the apparatus convenient for repeated laboratory experiments and integration with other electrostatics equipment.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Braun Electroscope is suitable for physics laboratories, electrostatics laboratories and scientific experimental facilities conducting investigations involving electric charge and static electricity.
Features
- Braun-type electroscope configuration
- Conducting upper terminal
- Movable indicating element
- Visible electrostatic response
- Circular protective enclosure
- Stable laboratory base
- Suitable for electric charge detection
- Useful for electrostatic induction experiments
- Supports charge-transfer demonstrations
- Suitable for static electricity investigations
- Provides qualitative charge indication
- Compact bench-top construction
- Compatible with electrostatic generators
- Suitable for repeated demonstrations
- No external power required for basic operation
Benefits
- Provides visible indication of electrostatic charge
- Helps demonstrate electrostatic induction
- Supports charge-transfer experiments
- Useful for comparing electrostatic conditions
- Makes static electricity concepts easier to observe
- Protective enclosure helps shield the indicator
- Can be combined with multiple electrostatics accessories
- Compact design simplifies laboratory placement
- Suitable for repeated practical demonstrations
- Operates without an external electrical supply for basic experiments
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Braun Electroscope |
| Model No. | MT-1062 |
| Product Type | Electrostatics Laboratory Apparatus |
| Electroscope Type | Braun Type |
| Detection | Electrostatic Charge |
| Indication | Mechanical Deflection |
| Input Element | Conducting Terminal |
| Indicator | Movable |
| Enclosure | Circular Protective Type |
| Primary Study | Electric Charge Detection |
| Related Study | Electrostatic Induction |
| Charge Transfer Experiments | Supported |
| Measurement Type | Qualitative |
| Power Requirement | Not Required for Basic Operation |
| Application | Physics / Electrostatics Laboratory |
Available Model
| Model No. | Product |
|---|---|
| MT-1062 | Braun Electroscope |
Applications
- Electric charge detection
- Static electricity experiments
- Electrostatic induction demonstrations
- Charge transfer experiments
- Contact electrification experiments
- Qualitative charge comparison
- Charge polarity investigations
- Electrostatic potential demonstrations
- Proof plane experiments
- Conductor charge investigations
- Van de Graaff generator experiments
- Electrostatics laboratory practicals
- Physics laboratory experiments
- Scientific demonstrations
Available Variants
Braun Electroscope, Electroscope Braun, Braun Type Electroscope, Laboratory Braun Electroscope, Electrostatic Electroscope, Charge Detection Electroscope, Physics Laboratory Electroscope, Static Electricity Electroscope
SKU System
MT-BE-1062
FAQs
What is a Braun Electroscope used for?
A Braun Electroscope is used for the detection and qualitative investigation of electrostatic charge, including demonstrations of charge transfer and electrostatic induction.
What is the Micro Technologies model number?
The Micro Technologies model number is MT-1062.
How does the Braun Electroscope indicate electric charge?
Charge introduced or induced at the conducting terminal redistributes through the apparatus and produces electrostatic forces that cause the movable indicator to deflect.
Can it demonstrate electrostatic induction?
Yes. Bringing a charged object near the conducting terminal can redistribute charge within the electroscope and produce a visible response without direct contact.
Can it demonstrate charge transfer by contact?
Yes. A suitably charged conductor can be brought into contact with the terminal to transfer charge to the electroscope.
Can the Braun Electroscope determine the type of charge?
With an appropriate procedure and a known reference charge, it can assist in qualitative identification or comparison of charge polarity.
Is the Braun Electroscope a quantitative measuring instrument?
It is primarily intended for qualitative electrostatic detection and demonstration rather than precise numerical charge measurement.
Can it be used with a Van de Graaff Generator?
Yes. A compatible Van de Graaff Generator can provide a charge source for suitable experiments involving the electroscope.
Does humidity affect the experiment?
Yes. High humidity can increase charge leakage from insulating surfaces and reduce the strength or duration of the electroscope's response.
Does the Braun Electroscope require electricity?
No. The MT-1062 operates through electrostatic charge and mechanical deflection and does not require an external power supply for basic experiments.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Sensitive visual electrostatic indication
- Suitable for charge detection experiments
- Useful for electrostatic induction demonstrations
- Supports charge-transfer investigations
- Protective circular enclosure
- Compact and reusable laboratory apparatus
- Institutional and bulk procurement available
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Choose the Braun Electroscope – MT-1062 from Micro Technologies for dependable demonstrations of electric charge, electrostatic induction and charge transfer. Contact us for competitive pricing, institutional procurement, physics laboratory equipment supply, bulk requirements, OEM orders and customized quotations.
