Quick Answer: The Daniell Cell is a two-metal electrochemical cell with a copper cathode and a zinc rod anode separated by a porous ceramic pot. Brass binding posts connect it to a circuit.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Copper cathode
Zinc rod anode
Porous ceramic pot keeps the two electrolytes apart while letting ions pass
Non-corrosive brass binding posts
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Cathode
Copper
Anode
Zinc rod
Barrier
Porous ceramic pot
Terminals
Brass binding posts
About This Product
The Daniell cell is the standard classroom example of a galvanic cell, showing how a chemical reaction between zinc and copper produces an electric current. Students use it to study electrode reactions, the role of the porous barrier and the emf of a simple cell.