Simple Electroscope
Product Specification Sheet
Simple Electroscope
Model Number: MTEE-16
The Simple Electroscope is a flask-type apparatus designed for detecting and demonstrating electrostatic charge. It consists of a conical flask with rubber stopper, metal rod, top metal disc, and two metal leaves. When charge is transferred to the metal disc, the leaves respond visibly, providing a simple indication of electrostatic effects. A booklet containing six replacement leaves and fitting instructions is supplied.
Product Specification
The Simple Electroscope is a compact electrostatic apparatus designed for detecting the presence of electric charge and investigating fundamental static-electricity phenomena.
The apparatus uses a conical flask as its protective enclosure. A rubber stopper fitted at the top supports a metal rod while electrically separating the internal assembly from the flask.
A metal disc is attached to the upper end of the rod. This provides a convenient conductive surface to which an electrostatic charge can be transferred or near which a charged object can be positioned.
At the lower end of the metal rod are two thin metal leaves. When suitable electrostatic charge reaches the leaves, they acquire similar charges and move apart due to electrostatic repulsion.
The transparent flask allows the movement of the leaves to be clearly observed while also helping protect them from air movement and accidental contact.
The apparatus can be used with friction rods and other suitable electrostatic charge sources for experiments involving charge detection, electrostatic induction, charge transfer, attraction, and repulsion.
Micro Technologies supplies the apparatus with a booklet containing six replacement leaves along with instructions for fitting, supporting continued experimental use.
Features
- Simple flask-type electroscope
- Conical flask construction
- Rubber stopper
- Conductive metal rod
- Metal disc at top
- Two sensitive metal leaves
- Transparent protective enclosure
- Detects electrostatic charge
- Supports electrostatic induction experiments
- Suitable for charge-transfer investigations
- No external power required
- Six replacement leaves included
- Fitting instructions supplied
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Simple Electroscope |
| Internal Model No. | MT-45246 |
| Type | Flask-Type Leaf Electroscope |
| Enclosure | Conical Flask |
| Stopper | Rubber |
| Conductive Element | Metal Rod |
| Top Contact | Metal Disc |
| Indicator | Pair of Metal Leaves |
| Replacement Leaves | 6 Included |
| Instructions | Included |
| External Power Required | No |
| Primary Application | Electrostatic Charge Detection |
Applications
- Electrostatic charge detection
- Static electricity experiments
- Charge-transfer experiments
- Electrostatic induction investigations
- Leaf-divergence demonstrations
- Friction-charging experiments
- Charged-body investigations
- Electrostatic attraction and repulsion experiments
- Comparison of charged materials
Benefits
- Provides visible indication of electrostatic charge
- Transparent flask makes leaf movement easy to observe
- Flask helps protect delicate leaves from air movement
- Metal disc provides convenient charge contact
- Replacement leaves extend practical service life
- Simple construction makes setup straightforward
- Requires no external electrical power
- Suitable for repeated experiments
Available Variant
MT-45246 – Simple Electroscope
Flask-type electroscope with rubber stopper, metal rod, metal disc, two metal leaves, six replacement leaves and fitting instructions.
FAQs
What is a Simple Electroscope used for?
It is used to detect the presence of electrostatic charge and perform experiments involving charge transfer and electrostatic induction.
What type of electroscope is this?
It is a flask-type leaf electroscope with two metal leaves enclosed inside a conical flask.
How does the electroscope indicate charge?
When suitable charge reaches the two metal leaves, they acquire like charges and repel each other, causing them to separate.
Why is a metal disc provided at the top?
The metal disc provides a convenient conductive surface for transferring charge to the electroscope or performing induction experiments.
Why are the leaves enclosed inside a flask?
The flask protects the lightweight leaves from air currents, accidental contact, and other disturbances while keeping their movement visible.
Are replacement leaves included?
Yes. A booklet containing six replacement leaves is supplied.
Are instructions for fitting the leaves provided?
Yes. Instructions for fitting the replacement leaves are included.
Can it be used with friction rods?
Yes. Suitable charged rods can be used with the electroscope for static-electricity investigations.
Does the Simple Electroscope require a power supply?
No. It operates through electrostatic charge and does not require its own electrical power supply.
Can Simple Electroscopes be supplied in bulk?
Yes. Micro Technologies can supply Simple Electroscopes for bulk orders, distributors and institutional laboratory procurement.
Why Choose Our Products
- Simple flask-type construction
- Sensitive metal leaf indication
- Transparent protective enclosure
- Six replacement leaves supplied
- Fitting instructions included
- No external power required
- Reusable apparatus
- Bulk supply available
Call to Action
Order the Simple Electroscope from Micro Technologies for reliable electrostatic charge detection and static-electricity experiments. Contact us for quotations, bulk requirements, distributor orders and institutional procurement.
