Thermometer, Maximum & Minimum
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Product Code : SCL-PLE-11630
The maximum-minimum thermometer, commonly known as Six’s thermometer, is a specialized meteorological instrument designed to record the highest and lowest temperatures achieved within a specific timeframe. Primarily utilized in secondary education geography and environmental science, it allows students to monitor diurnal temperature variations. It supports STEM curricula by providing empirical data for weather patterns and microclimate analysis.
Technical Specifications
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Component/Attribute |
Specification |
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Instrument Type |
Six’s Maximum-Minimum U-tube Thermometer |
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Temperature Range |
-40° Celsius to +50° Celsius / -40° Fahrenheit to +120° Fahrenheit |
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Measurement Resolution |
1° Celsius / 2° Fahrenheit |
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Tube Material |
Annealed Borosilicate Glass |
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Mounting Base |
Weather-resistant polymer or reinforced frame |
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Reset Mechanism |
Integrated push-button spring or magnetic manual reset |
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Expansion Medium |
Alcohol-based liquid with metallic indicator indices |
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Scale Visibility |
High-contrast dual-scale for rapid data acquisition |
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Mounting Configuration |
Vertical wall-mount aperture |
Educational Benefits & Features
Feature: Dual U-shaped capillary design.
Benefit: Enables simultaneous recording of thermal extremes, eliminating the need for constant student supervision during long-term experiments.
Feature: Metallic indicator indices.
Benefit: Captures peak and trough values permanently until reset, solving the problem of data loss during unobserved overnight monitoring periods.
Feature: Weather-resistant polymer housing.
Benefit: Protects the delicate borosilicate glass tube from environmental degradation in outdoor classroom weather stations.
Feature: Clear dual-scale graduations.
Benefit: Facilitates student proficiency in reading both Celsius and Fahrenheit systems, supporting international scientific literacy and unit conversion exercises.
Feature: Precision push-button reset functionality.
Benefit: Streamlines laboratory preparation by instantly re-aligning indices for subsequent experimental cycles without the need for external tools.
Curriculum Alignment
This instrument aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) regarding "Earth’s Systems" (ESS2) and STEM benchmarks for data-driven meteorological inquiry. It is also highly suitable for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs specializing in agriculture and horticulture, where monitoring extreme temperature fluctuations is critical for specimen viability.
Why Choose Educational Instrument?
Procuring scientific equipment directly from a specialized manufacturer ensures technical consistency and rigorous quality control for institutional requirements.
Direct Manufacturer (OEM) Expertise: We operate proprietary Research and Development (R&D) facilities, maintaining total control over the glass annealing and calibration processes to ensure professional-grade accuracy.
Factory-Direct Pricing: By eliminating intermediary supply chain markups, we provide institutional buyers with premium diagnostic equipment at competitive rates, maximizing the impact of departmental budgets.
International Quality Compliance: Every unit is manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001 and CE standards, ensuring that global safety and reliability benchmarks are met for long-term institutional use.
Supply Chain Reliability: Our facility is optimized for high-volume fulfillment, ensuring consistent hardware specifications and dependable delivery timelines for bulk institutional tenders and government educational contracts.
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