Electrometer
Product Specification Sheet
Electrometer
Model Number: MTEE-17
The Electrometer is an electrostatic charge apparatus designed with a pivoted aluminium pointer moving over a graduated scale. Based on the traditional electroscope arrangement but replacing delicate leaves with a pointer mechanism, it eliminates common problems associated with leaf breakage and refitting while providing clear and convenient observation of electrostatic effects.
Product Specification
The Electrometer is a practical electrostatic instrument designed for detecting and investigating electric charge. Its construction is based on the conventional electroscope principle but incorporates a pivoted aluminium pointer and scale arrangement instead of delicate suspended leaves.
When an electrostatic charge is applied or induced under suitable experimental conditions, the aluminium pointer moves over the scale. This movement provides a clear visual indication of the electrostatic response and allows changes under different charging conditions to be compared.
A major advantage of the pointer arrangement is improved practicality compared with traditional leaf-type electroscopes. Thin electroscope leaves can become damaged, broken, or require careful replacement, whereas the pivoted pointer provides a more robust indicating mechanism.
The scale positioned behind the pointer makes movement easy to observe and provides a convenient reference for comparative electrostatic investigations.
Micro Technologies supplies the Electrometer for use with suitable friction rods, electrostatic charging kits, charge sources, and related apparatus. It can be incorporated into experiments involving static charge, electrostatic induction, charge transfer, and comparative electrostatic effects.
Features
- Pivoted aluminium pointer
- Clearly visible graduated scale
- Pointer moves over scale
- Alternative to delicate leaf electroscopes
- Eliminates frequent leaf breakage problems
- No leaf refitting required
- Suitable for electrostatic charge investigations
- Clear visual indication
- Supports comparative experiments
- Compact bench-top construction
- Reusable experimental apparatus
- Suitable for use with various electrostatic charge sources
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Electrometer |
| Internal Model No. | MT-45260 |
| Product Type | Electrostatic Charge Apparatus |
| Indicator Type | Pivoted Pointer |
| Pointer Material | Aluminium |
| Indication | Pointer Movement |
| Scale | Graduated Scale |
| Leaf Mechanism | Not Required |
| Primary Advantage | Eliminates Leaf Breakage & Refitting |
| Primary Application | Electrostatic Charge Experiments |
Applications
- Electrostatic charge investigations
- Static electricity experiments
- Charge detection demonstrations
- Electrostatic induction experiments
- Charge-transfer investigations
- Comparative electrostatic experiments
- Friction-charging experiments
- Electrostatic potential demonstrations
- Charged-body investigations
Benefits
- More robust than delicate leaf-type arrangements
- Eliminates problems associated with broken leaves
- No repeated leaf refitting required
- Aluminium pointer provides clear movement
- Scale allows convenient comparative observations
- Simple to incorporate into electrostatic experiments
- Suitable for repeated laboratory use
- Compatible with different electrostatic charge sources
Available Variant
MT-45260 – Electrometer
Standard configuration with pivoted aluminium pointer and graduated scale for electrostatic investigations.
FAQs
What is the Electrometer used for?
It is used for detecting and investigating electrostatic charge and observing changes in electrostatic conditions through pointer movement.
What type of indicator does it use?
The apparatus uses a pivoted aluminium pointer that moves over a scale.
How is it different from a leaf electroscope?
Instead of delicate metal leaves, this apparatus uses a pivoted pointer for indication, reducing problems associated with leaf breakage and replacement.
Is the pointer made from aluminium?
Yes. The indicating pointer is made from aluminium.
Does the Electrometer have a scale?
Yes. The pivoted pointer moves over a graduated scale for convenient observation.
Does it require replacement electroscope leaves?
No. The pointer-based construction eliminates the need for conventional electroscope leaves.
Can it be used for electrostatic induction experiments?
Yes. It can be incorporated into suitable electrostatic induction and charge-transfer experiments.
Can it be used with friction charging rods?
Yes. Suitable electrostatic charging rods can be used as charge sources for compatible experiments.
Can Electrometers be supplied in bulk?
Yes. Micro Technologies can supply Electrometers for bulk orders, distributors, laboratory requirements, and institutional procurement.
Why Choose Our Products
- Pivoted aluminium pointer
- Clear graduated scale
- No delicate leaves to replace
- Reduced maintenance compared with leaf-type designs
- Clear electrostatic response
- Robust and reusable construction
- Bulk supply available
Call to Action
Order the Electrometer from Micro Technologies for convenient and reliable electrostatic charge investigations. Contact us for quotations, bulk orders, distributor requirements, and institutional procurement.
