A low-cost two-point probe apparatus to measure polymer conductivity intended for teaching purposes is described. Full mechanical details of the probe, as well as electronic schematic diagrams are given. Good results have been obtained for conductivities between 10-1 and 10-5 S/cm.
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Gruber, Jonas; de Santana, Henrique; Gruber, Isaac; Gazotti, Wilson Jr. J. Chem. Educ.1997 74 418.
Keywords
Instrumental Methods, Polymer Chemistry, Conductivity, Laboratory Equipment/Apparatus, Material Science, Teaching.
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