Ganong’s Potometer
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Product Code : SCL-CLE-12364
The StemAids Ganong’s Potometer is a specialized analytical instrument engineered for the high-precision measurement of water uptake and transpiration rates in plant shoots. Adhering to ISO 3585 Borosilicate 3.3 standards, this apparatus provides University and Vocational-level laboratories with a calibrated, hermetically sealed environment for studying botanical physiology under varying environmental stressors, ensuring repeatable and verifiable data acquisition.
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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Capillary Bore |
Precision-calibrated horizontal limb with integrated scale |
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Reservoir Architecture |
Wide-mouthed shoot holder with secondary water-reset reservoir |
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Flow Control |
Integrated high-vacuum grade glass/PTFE stopcock |
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Support System |
Heavy-duty, chemical-resistant base with stable mounting |
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Thermal Stability |
Calibrated for linear accuracy up to 45°C |
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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 Horizontal Capillary Outcome: Facilitates student "Analysis" of transpiration kinetics by providing high-resolution measurements of air-bubble displacement over discrete time intervals.
Feature: Integrated Water Reset Reservoir Outcome: Supports the "Application" of experimental variables (light, wind, humidity) by allowing for rapid air-bubble normalization without apparatus disassembly.
Feature: Hermetic Stopcock Interface Outcome: Enables the "Evaluation" of atmospheric pressure impacts and water potential, ensuring a vacuum-tight seal for high-fidelity physiological modeling.
Feature: Optical Clarity of Borosilicate Outcome: Promotes "Understanding" of xylem transport mechanisms through unobstructed visual monitoring of the meniscus and bubble movement.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids maintains an export-ready operational framework to satisfy the stringent requirements of international institutional procurement:
Packaging: Export-grade seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant) featuring bespoke internal high-density polyethylene (HDPE) partitioning to secure fragile glass components against vibrational stress.
Documentation: All consignments include a Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), IQ/OQ/PQ Certification (upon request), and comprehensive Technical User Manuals in English.
Durability: Tropicalized design tested for sustained operational performance in demanding climates (up to 45°C/90% Humidity), ensuring no oxidation of support hardware or degradation of glass legibility.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procurement via the StemAids vertical manufacturing channel establishes definitive factory-direct authority and long-term asset security:
In-house Precision Calibration: Every capillary limb is batch-verified for volumetric accuracy, ensuring uniform performance across large-scale institutional rollouts.
Vertical Integration: Complete oversight of the glass-forming and annealing processes results in a low-strain glass matrix, significantly increasing hardware lifespan in high-use environments.
Direct Factory Spares Availability: Guaranteed long-term availability of specific replacement reservoirs, stopcocks, and calibrated limbs to eliminate laboratory downtime.
Quality Traceability: Direct factory-to-institution logistics provide full batch-traceability and adherence to international OEM standards for laboratory infrastructure.
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