Question

What is a condution tester? how does it work?

Answer 1

The Electrical Conductivity Tester is a simple device that allows students to test different materials to see whether or not they conduct electricity. The material to be tested is clipped into a pair of quarter inch fuse holders. A probe wire is then used to attempt to pass electricity through the material.

As seen in the animation, a conductivity meter consists of a probe that measuresconductivity. A small electrical current flows between two electrodes set a certain distance apart, usually around 1 cm. If there is a high concentration of ions in the solution, the conductance is high, resulting in a fast current.