Respirometer Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : ILS-BLE-10351
Indian Lab Suppliers supplies the Respirometer (Product ID: 10351) as part of its biology lab equipment range. It is a two-tube respirometer for comparing the rate of respiration in small organisms such as germinating seeds or insects.
Quick Answer
Two stoppered glass boiling tubes are joined by three-way taps to the limbs of a graduated U-tube manometer. Potassium hydroxide in the experimental tube absorbs the carbon dioxide the organisms give off, so the movement of the manometer liquid reflects the oxygen they take up. The second tube acts as a control thermo-barometer, and a 1 mL syringe resets the liquid level during setting up; a wire basket holds the organisms clear of the alkali. Potassium hydroxide is corrosive: wear gloves and eye protection, and handle the glass with care.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chambers | 2 stoppered glass boiling tubes (experimental and control) |
| Manometer | U-shaped, graduated |
| Connections | Three-way taps |
| Supplied with | Wire basket, 1 mL syringe |
| Absorbent used | Potassium hydroxide |
Where This Is Used
Used in biology practicals comparing respiration rates at different temperatures or between organisms. The Respirometer (Product ID: 11102) describes the same two-tube design; see also the Food Calorimeter (Product ID: 10350). Browse the full Biology Lab Equipment (general) range or related General Biology Products products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the potassium hydroxide do?
It absorbs carbon dioxide, so the manometer shows oxygen uptake.
Why is there a second tube?
It is a control thermo-barometer that offsets temperature and pressure changes.
What accessories are included?
A wire basket and a 1 mL syringe.
Related Categories
Biology Lab Equipment (general) · General Biology Products · Biology Lab Equipment
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