Metal Gold Leaf Electroscope
Product Specification Sheet
Metal Gold Leaf Electroscope
Model Number: MT-1064
The Metal Gold Leaf Electroscope from Micro Technologies is a laboratory electrostatics apparatus designed for the detection and qualitative investigation of static electric charge. The MT-1064 features a conducting top terminal connected to a sensitive internal leaf arrangement housed within a protective metal enclosure with transparent viewing sections for clear observation.
Product Specification
The Metal Gold Leaf Electroscope from Micro Technologies is designed for practical electrostatics experiments involving static electricity, electric charge, electrostatic induction and charge transfer. Its enclosed laboratory configuration provides a convenient and clearly observable method for detecting electrostatic charge.
The MT-1064 incorporates a conducting terminal at the upper section connected through an internal conducting arrangement to a lightweight sensitive leaf system. When electric charge is introduced to the terminal, it redistributes through the connected conducting components.
As similar electric charges develop on the movable elements, electrostatic repulsion causes the leaf arrangement to separate or deflect. This visible response provides a qualitative indication of electric charge.
The apparatus is useful for demonstrating the fundamental principle that like charges repel. The movement of the sensitive leaf provides a direct visual connection between electric charge and electrostatic force.
Electrostatic induction can also be investigated using the MT-1064. When a suitably charged body is brought close to the upper terminal without making contact, charges within the conducting system redistribute in response to the external electric field.
The resulting change in leaf position demonstrates that electrostatic influence can occur without direct charge transfer. This makes the apparatus useful for distinguishing between charging by contact and charging by induction.
Direct charge-transfer experiments can be performed by bringing an appropriately charged conductor into contact with the terminal. Charge transferred to the electroscope can remain temporarily on the conducting system, producing observable leaf deflection.
With an appropriate experimental method and a known reference charge, the electroscope can also assist with qualitative polarity investigations. Changes in leaf divergence can be interpreted to compare the electrostatic condition of an unknown charged body with the known reference.
The protective enclosure helps shield the sensitive leaf arrangement from unnecessary air movement, accidental contact and mechanical disturbance. Transparent viewing sections allow the internal movement to remain visible during experiments.
The metal-bodied laboratory configuration provides a robust external structure for routine use. Appropriate insulation within the conducting arrangement helps maintain the required electrical isolation during electrostatic demonstrations.
The MT-1064 can be combined with a Van de Graaff generator, proof plane, conductor set and other compatible electrostatics apparatus for broader investigations involving charge distribution, induction and transfer.
Electrostatic experiments are sensitive to atmospheric conditions. High humidity and contaminated insulating surfaces can increase charge leakage, so keeping the apparatus clean and dry helps produce more consistent observations.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Metal Gold Leaf Electroscope is suitable for physics laboratories, electrostatics laboratories and scientific demonstration facilities requiring a reusable electrostatic charge-detection apparatus.
Features
- Gold leaf electroscope configuration
- Metal-bodied enclosure
- Conducting top terminal
- Sensitive internal leaf arrangement
- Transparent viewing section
- Visible leaf deflection
- Protective enclosed construction
- Suitable for static charge detection
- Supports electrostatic induction experiments
- Useful for charge-transfer demonstrations
- Demonstrates electrostatic repulsion
- Suitable for qualitative charge comparison
- Stable laboratory base
- Compact bench-top configuration
- No external power required
Benefits
- Provides visible indication of electrostatic charge
- Demonstrates repulsion between like charges
- Supports electrostatic induction investigations
- Useful for contact charging experiments
- Helps distinguish induction from direct charge transfer
- Transparent enclosure facilitates observation
- Protective body helps shield sensitive internal components
- Suitable for use with other electrostatics apparatus
- Reusable for repeated laboratory experiments
- Requires no external electrical power
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Metal Gold Leaf Electroscope |
| Model No. | MT-1064 |
| Product Type | Electrostatics Laboratory Apparatus |
| Electroscope Type | Gold Leaf |
| Enclosure | Metal |
| Viewing Arrangement | Transparent |
| Upper Terminal | Conducting |
| Indicator | Sensitive Leaf Arrangement |
| Indication Method | Leaf Deflection |
| Primary Function | Electrostatic Charge Detection |
| Related Study | Electrostatic Induction |
| Charge Transfer | Supported |
| Measurement Type | Qualitative |
| Power Requirement | Not Required |
| Application | Physics / Electrostatics Laboratory |
Available Model
| Model No. | Product |
|---|---|
| MT-1064 | Metal Gold Leaf Electroscope |
Applications
- Static electric charge detection
- Gold leaf electroscope experiments
- Electrostatic induction demonstrations
- Charge-transfer experiments
- Electrostatic repulsion demonstrations
- Contact electrification experiments
- Qualitative charge comparison
- Charge polarity investigations
- Proof plane experiments
- Conductor charge investigations
- Van de Graaff generator experiments
- Static electricity demonstrations
- Electrostatics laboratory practicals
- Physics laboratory experiments
Available Variants
Metal Gold Leaf Electroscope, Gold Leaf Electroscope Metal, Gold Leaf Electroscope, Metal Electroscope, Laboratory Gold Leaf Electroscope, Electrostatic Electroscope, Static Charge Electroscope, Physics Laboratory Electroscope
SKU System
MT-GLEM-1064
FAQs
What is a Metal Gold Leaf Electroscope used for?
It is used for detecting electrostatic charge and conducting demonstrations involving electrostatic induction, charge transfer and repulsion.
What is the Micro Technologies model number?
The Micro Technologies model number is MT-1064.
How does the Gold Leaf Electroscope detect electric charge?
When charge is introduced into the conducting system, similar charges on the sensitive movable elements repel each other, causing a visible leaf deflection or divergence.
Why do the leaves separate when charged?
The conducting leaf elements acquire charges of the same sign. Since like electric charges repel, they move apart.
Can it demonstrate electrostatic induction?
Yes. A charged body brought near the terminal can cause redistribution of charge within the electroscope and produce a visible response without direct contact.
Can it demonstrate charging by contact?
Yes. Direct contact between a suitably charged conductor and the terminal can transfer electric charge to the electroscope.
Can it identify the polarity of an unknown charge?
With an appropriate experimental procedure and an electroscope carrying a known reference charge, it can assist in qualitative polarity comparison.
Why is the leaf arrangement enclosed?
The enclosure protects the sensitive internal components from air currents, accidental contact and mechanical disturbance while allowing observation through the viewing section.
What is the difference between wooden and metal Gold Leaf Electroscopes?
Both are intended for similar electrostatic investigations. The main distinction is the external enclosure construction, with this configuration using a metal-bodied housing rather than a wooden frame.
Does the Metal Gold Leaf Electroscope require electricity?
No. The MT-1064 operates through electrostatic charge and mechanical leaf deflection and does not require an external electrical power supply.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Metal-bodied laboratory configuration
- Sensitive gold leaf arrangement
- Clear viewing section
- Suitable for charge detection
- Useful for induction and charge-transfer experiments
- Compact and reusable electrostatics apparatus
- Institutional and bulk procurement available
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Choose the Metal Gold Leaf Electroscope – MT-1064 from Micro Technologies for dependable electrostatic experiments involving charge detection, induction, repulsion and charge transfer. Contact us for competitive pricing, institutional procurement, physics laboratory equipment supply, bulk requirements, OEM orders and customized quotations.
