IM 12D03D02-01E
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7
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Measuring Principles of this Instrument
7.2 Principles of Operation
AC power supply Ammeter
Figure 7.2 Operational Schematic
Dip two metallic plates (used as sensor electrodes) in a solution and apply a certain
voltage to flow current (I):
I =
(1)
E
Rc
where Rc = solution resistance between two sensors
The relationship between Rc and conductivity K is expressed by:
Rc = J •
(2)
1
K
where J = constant (also called cell constant) — determined by sensor and distance
between two sensors
From equations (1) and (2) above, we obtain:
K =
• I
(3)
J
E
E and J are constant, so the conductivity (K) can be obtained by measuring the
current (I).
7.3 Temperature Compensation and Finding
Temperature Compensation Coefficient
• Temperature Compensation
Table 7.1 shows the conductivity ratio at each liquid temperature when the
conductivity of a NaCl solution at 25°C is 1.
Table 7.1 Conductivity Ratios at Different Temperatures in NaCl solutions
0
°
C
25
°
C
50
°
C
75
°
C
100
°
C
0.542
1
1.531
2.103
2.677
