Farmers Potometer
Product Code : SCL-CLE-12363
The StemAids Farmer’s Potometer is a high-precision apparatus engineered for the quantitative determination of water absorption rates in terrestrial plants. Designed to facilitate comparative studies across varied environmental stressors, the unit adheres to ISO 3585 Borosilicate 3.3 standards. It serves as a definitive tool for University and Vocational biological sciences, providing accurate volumetric data for advanced botanical research.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Material Grade |
Low-expansion Borosilicate 3.3 Glass |
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Apparatus Configuration |
Wide-bore plant shoot reservoir with integrated graduated capillary limb |
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Measurement Scale |
Permanent, high-contrast graduations for precise bubble tracking |
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Reset Mechanism |
Integrated stopcock/reservoir for air-bubble normalization |
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Base Support |
Stable, chemical-resistant mounting compatible with standard laboratory stands |
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Chemical Durability |
Class 1 Hydrolytic Resistance (ISO 719) |
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ISO Compliance Code |
ISO 3585 / ASTM E438 Type I, Class A |
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HS Code |
9023.00 (Educational/Scientific Apparatus) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
Feature: Graduated Capillary Limb Outcome: Facilitates student "Analysis" of transpiration rates by measuring the exact volume of water uptake relative to temporal intervals.
Feature: Integrated Water Reservoir Outcome: Supports the "Application" of experimental resets, allowing for the rapid evaluation of multiple plant species within a single laboratory session.
Feature: Hermetically Sealed Stopcock Outcome: Ensures the "Creation" of a closed system environment, eliminating external air leaks to maintain high-fidelity measurement accuracy.
Feature: High-Clarity Borosilicate Outcome: Promotes the "Evaluation" of xylem transport mechanisms through unobstructed visual monitoring of the meniscus movement.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids implements a rigorous export-readiness framework to ensure the safe delivery and immediate operational status of precision laboratory glassware.
Packaging: Export-grade seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant) featuring bespoke internal modular partitioning to mitigate transit-related vibrational stress and breakage.
Documentation: Shipments include a Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), IQ/OQ/PQ Certification (on request), and high-fidelity technical User Manuals in English.
Durability: Tropicalized design tested for sustained operational performance in demanding climates (up to 45°C/90% Humidity), ensuring no degradation of glass clarity or seal integrity.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring through the StemAids vertical manufacturing channel provides institutional stakeholders with definitive factory-direct authority and technical assurance.
In-house Precision Calibration: Every capillary unit is batch-verified for dimensional accuracy, ensuring uniform analytical reliability across large-scale institutional rollouts.
Vertical Quality Integration: Direct control over the annealing and glass-forming process ensures a low-strain matrix, significantly increasing apparatus lifespan in high-use environments.
Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed long-term availability of specific replacement reservoirs, stopcocks, and capillary limbs to minimize laboratory downtime.
Batch-Tested Reliability: Every production run is subjected to rigorous vacuum and thermal-stress tests to maintain definitive scientific instrument standards for international tenders.
