Small Van de Graaff Generator, 200kV

Create lightning with these time-tested devices.

Supplier:  Science First 6153100

Catalog No. S68854

Description

• Named after the inventer Van de Graaff, a German physicist
• Produces low-amperage static electricity that can be “shocking,” but perfectly safe
• Two different pulleys inside a plastic column create and carry static charge up to the polished aluminum collector globe
• Draw out static charge in a burst of lightning — or set each hair on your head on end
• Instruction booklet explains how to raise hair, produce lightning and electric wind
• Experiment with St. Elmo's fire or electrostatic attraction and repulsion

Specifications:

• 200,000V potential, sparks to 5 in. (12.7cm)
• 17.7 in. (45cm) high
• 2 neoprene belts
• 7 in. (18cm) dia. oblate (0.040 thick)
• Operates in humidity up to 90%
• 1.75 in. (4.4cm) dia. opaque PVC column
• 110V operation

Order Info

Replacement belts are available separately (Cat. No. S43203).

Specifications

• Voltage: 110 V
• Height (English): 17.7 in.
• Height (Metric): 45 cm

• For Use With (Application): Students can create their own lightning with these time tested devices which deposits a very large amount of positive electric charge on dome, can conduct experiment with St. Elmo's fire or electrostatic attraction and repulsion
• Includes: Two Neoprene belts, 7 in. dia. oblate (0.040 thickness), 1.75 in. dia. opaque PVC column with 2 different pulleys
• Product Type: Van de Graaff Generator