VERNIER SALINITY SENSOR
The Vernier Salinity Sensor uses density and electrical conductivity to measure salinity. The Salinity Sensor easily and precisely measures the total dissolved salt content in an aqueous solution. Measure water with a wide variety of salinities, from brackish water to ocean water and even hyper-saline environments. You can also study how salinity affects buoyancy or monitor salinity values in estuaries where fresh water mixes with ocean water.

Uses:
• Use this sensor for an accurate on-site measurement of salinity in ocean or brackish water.
• Allow students to qualitatively see the difference between the ionic and molecular nature of substances in aqueous solution.
• Use the probe to confirm the direct relationship between conductivity and ion concentration in an aqueous solution. Concentrations of unknown samples can then be determined.
• Monitor the rate of reaction in a chemical reaction in which dissolved ions and solution conductivity varies with time due to an ionic specie being consumed or produced.

Requirements:
This sensor requires suitable software and an interface such as one of the Vernier LabQuest variations or Vernier Go-Link.
For comprehensive details of the possible sensor/interface/software combinations see the Compatibility Guide link below.

Specifications:
• Range of Salinity Sensor: 0 to 50ppt (0 to 50,000ppm)
• Accuracy using factory calibration: ±3% of full-scale reading
• Accuracy using custom calibration: ±1% of full-scale reading
• Response time: 90% of full-scale reading in 10s
• Temperature compensation: automatic from 5 to 35°C
• Temperature range (can be placed in): 0 to 80°C
• Cell constant: 10 cm-1
• Description: dip type, epoxy body, parallel platinum electrodes

Educational use only:
Vernier and Kidwind products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical or commercial applications. Details

• Warranty: 5 year limited warranty

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  Dimensions
  • Packed weight: 90g

    Last edited 24th Jan 2024

    This product is used in teaching these Australian Curriculum codes:
    ACSSU176 - Biological Sciences - Ecology - Ecosystems consist of communities of interdependent organisms and abiotic components of the environment; matter and energy flow through these systems
    
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    Accessories / Spare Parts:	From
    SAL-ST - Vernier Salinity Standard	$60.00
    Works with:	From
    LQ3 - Vernier LabQuest 3 Data Logger and Interface	$972.00
    LABQ2 - Vernier LabQuest 2 Data Logger and Interface	$835.00
    LQ-MINI - Vernier LabQuest Mini Data Logger Interface	$455.00
    GA4 - Vernier Graphical Analysis	$0.00
    LP-E - Vernier Logger Pro 3 Software Electronic Version	$666.00
    GO-LINK - Vernier Go!Link Data Logger Interface with Logger Lite Software	$180.00
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    Documents:
    Catalogue	Vernier Catalogue K-12
    Catalogue	Vernier Catalogue Uni
    Catalogue	May 2024 Web Catalogue
    Compatibility Guide	Sensor-Interface-Software Requirements (external link)
    Experiment	DO Salt Correction
    Experiment	Water Dissolved Oxygen
    User Manual	Vernier Salinity Sensor

    
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