Simple Cell
Product Code : JA-PE-5131
The Simple Cell (SKU JA-PE-5131) is a voltaic cell used in physics and chemistry practicals to show how two different metals standing in an electrolyte produce an electric current. This simple cell with zinc and copper plates consists of a glass jar of 150 x 100 mm holding a zinc plate and a copper plate, each 150 x 50 mm and fitted with a terminal. JaincoLab makes it for school and college laboratories.
Specifications
The simple cell consists of a glass jar measuring 150 x 100 mm and two electrode plates, one of zinc and one of copper, each measuring 150 x 50 mm and fitted with a terminal for connecting leads; the electrolyte and connecting leads are not included in the listed data.
| Product | Simple Cell |
| SKU | JA-PE-5131 |
| Container | Glass jar, 150 x 100 mm |
| Electrodes | One zinc plate and one copper plate |
| Plate size | 150 x 50 mm each |
| Connections | Terminal on each plate |
Applications of the simple cell with zinc and copper plates
Teachers use the simple cell to demonstrate the principle of a voltaic cell: when the zinc and copper plates stand in a suitable electrolyte and are joined through a meter or lamp, a current flows, and students can observe the voltage, the direction of the current and the effect of polarisation.
- Demonstrating a voltaic cell made from zinc and copper plates
- Measuring the voltage of the cell with a voltmeter
- Observing polarisation and local action in a simple cell
- Comparing the simple cell with other cells in electricity lessons
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one simple cell made up of a 150 x 100 mm glass jar with a zinc plate and a copper plate, each 150 x 50 mm with its terminal, as listed in the product data, ready to be filled with electrolyte and connected into a circuit. The electrolyte, connecting leads and meters are not part of the listed data. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing for the simple cell are confirmed on each quotation according to the number of cells and the delivery destination, and JaincoLab supplies single demonstration units, class sets for schools and colleges, and bulk or export orders for Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
What are the plates made of?
One plate is zinc and the other is copper, each 150 x 50 mm and fitted with a terminal.
What size is the glass jar?
The glass jar is listed as 150 x 100 mm.
Is the electrolyte supplied?
No. The listed data covers the glass jar and the two plates with terminals only; the electrolyte is not included.
Related products
Browse the JaincoLab range of physics lab equipment for electricity practicals, or the pharmacology lab equipment section.
Request a quote
To order the Simple Cell, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. Institutions and contractors buying under a tender can also reach us via the tenders page.
