CONDUCTIVITY METER

Provides measurement of conductivity of solvents and solvent borne paint formulation for electrostatic spray applications

1.Stainless steel measuring cell electrodes.

2.Solvent resistant housing.

When measuring conductivity, liquid builds up a specific ohmic resistance to the electric current, depending on the applied voltage.
The reciprocal value is the conductivity. The measured resistance depending on the geometric arrangement of the electrodes with in the measuring cell. In order to be independent of the measuring cell, the measured resistance has to be divided by the cell constant"C" which yields specific res. The specific resistance described the application and performance properties of electrocoating paints

The BYK Gardner LC 2 Conductivity meter was developed in cooperation with the VDA (Associated of German Automotive Industry) following VDA standard.

Measurement of the resistance of liquid Paints is carried out in the annular passage of the measuring cell.The measuring cell consists of two separable parts.The electrodes are arranged concentrically(Cat. No. PW 1710) or parallel (Cat. No. PW 1712) thus forming an annular passage. The are insulated from each other.

The electrodes of the measuring cell are of stainless steel, with the surface polished and therefore easy to clean. Only an absolutely clean measuring cell guarantees that the entire surface of the electrodes is available for measurement. The probe is impervious and can be immersed in solvents for a short time. This conductivity meter works only with solvents and solvent based paints. The pressure of water will cause electrolysis and results in false readings. Use the BYK LC 3 BYK L4 for waterborne system.