Electrophorus for Electrostatic Experiments
Product Specification Sheet
Electrophorus for Electrostatic Experiments
Model Number: MTEE-24
The Electrophorus is a simple electrostatic apparatus designed for experiments involving electrostatic induction, charge generation and charge transfer. It consists of a 50 mm diameter plated metal disc mounted on a 90 mm long insulated handle with a plastic base, providing a convenient arrangement for investigating fundamental static-electricity phenomena.
Product Specification
The Electrophorus is a classic electrostatic apparatus used for demonstrating the generation and transfer of electric charge through electrostatic induction.
The apparatus incorporates a plated metal disc approximately 50 mm in diameter. The conductive disc provides the surface on which charge can be induced during an experiment.
A 90 mm long insulated handle is attached to the metal disc, allowing it to be lifted and positioned while minimizing direct electrical contact between the operator and the conductive surface.
The apparatus is supplied with a plastic base, which acts as an insulating component in the experimental arrangement.
When the base is appropriately charged and the metal disc is placed in position, charge separation can occur in the conductor through electrostatic induction. With the appropriate experimental procedure, the disc can then acquire a net charge.
The apparatus can be used for investigations involving electrostatic induction, charge separation, charge transfer, static electricity and conductor-insulator interactions.
Its simple construction and compact dimensions make it a convenient reusable accessory for electrostatics laboratory setups.
Features
- Classic electrophorus apparatus
- Plated metal disc
- Approx. 50 mm disc diameter
- Approx. 90 mm long handle
- Electrically insulated handle
- Plastic insulating base
- Demonstrates electrostatic induction
- Supports charge-generation experiments
- Suitable for charge-transfer investigations
- Compact construction
- No continuous electrical supply required
- Reusable experimental apparatus
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Internal Model No. | MT-45135 |
| Product Type | Electrostatic Induction Apparatus |
| Disc Material | Plated Metal |
| Disc Diameter | Approx. 50 mm |
| Handle Length | Approx. 90 mm |
| Handle Type | Insulated |
| Base Material | Plastic |
| Primary Principle | Electrostatic Induction |
| Primary Application | Static Charge Experiments |
Applications
- Electrostatic induction experiments
- Static electricity demonstrations
- Charge-generation experiments
- Charge-transfer investigations
- Charge separation experiments
- Conductor and insulator investigations
- Electroscope experiments
- Electrostatic attraction experiments
- Basic capacitance demonstrations
- Electrostatics laboratory experiments
Benefits
- Provides a simple demonstration of electrostatic induction
- Insulated handle allows convenient manipulation of the metal disc
- Plastic base provides an insulating charging surface
- Compact size makes the apparatus easy to handle
- Can be combined with electroscopes and other electrostatic equipment
- Suitable for repeated charge-generation demonstrations
- Simple and reusable construction
Available Variant
MT-45135 – Electrophorus with 50 mm diameter plated metal disc, 90 mm insulated handle and plastic base.
FAQs
What is an Electrophorus used for?
An Electrophorus is used to demonstrate electrostatic induction and generate or transfer static electric charge.
What is the diameter of the metal disc?
The plated metal disc has an approximate diameter of 50 mm.
What is the length of the handle?
The handle is approximately 90 mm long.
Is the handle insulated?
Yes. The metal disc is mounted on an insulated handle.
What type of base is supplied?
The apparatus is supplied with a plastic base.
What principle does an Electrophorus demonstrate?
It primarily demonstrates electrostatic induction and charge separation.
Can it be used for charge-transfer experiments?
Yes. The apparatus is suitable for experiments involving the generation and transfer of electrostatic charge.
Can it be used with an electroscope?
Yes. The charged metal disc can be incorporated into suitable electroscope experiments.
Does an Electrophorus require a power supply?
No continuous electrical power supply is required for basic electrophorus experiments.
Can Electrophorus apparatus be supplied in bulk?
Yes. Micro Technologies can supply Electrophorus apparatus for bulk orders, distributor requirements and institutional procurement.
Why Choose Our Products
- 50 mm plated metal disc
- 90 mm insulated handle
- Plastic insulating base
- Suitable for electrostatic induction
- Compact and reusable
- Compatible with other electrostatic apparatus
- Bulk supply available
Call to Action
Order the Electrophorus from Micro Technologies for practical electrostatic induction and static-charge experiments. Contact us for quotations, bulk orders, distributor requirements and institutional procurement.
