Quick Answer: The Copper Voltameter is a neutral glass vessel with three electrolytic copper electrodes, two anodes and one cathode, held in an insulating lid with 4mm terminals. It is used for electrolysis experiments with copper.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Neutral glass vessel
Electrolytic copper electrodes
Three-plate layout: two anodes and one cathode
Insulating lid with built-in 4mm terminals
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Vessel
Neutral glass
Electrodes
Electrolytic copper: two anodes, one cathode
Lid
Insulating, with 4mm terminals
About This Product
When a current is passed through the cell, copper is carried from the anodes and deposited on the cathode. Students use this to study Faraday’s laws of electrolysis and to find the electrochemical equivalent of copper.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many electrodes does the Copper Voltameter have?
Three copper plates: two anodes and one cathode, connected through 4mm terminals in the insulating lid.