Stainless Steel Temperature Probe
Recommended for College, High School, and K-8. Interface and software sold separately.
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The Stainless Steel Temperature Probe is a rugged, general-purpose temperature sensor that can be used in organic liquids, salt solutions, acids, and bases. Use it as you would use a thermometer for experiments in chemistry, physics, biology, Earth science, and environmental science.
Specifications
- Temperature range: –40 to 135°C (–40 to 275°F)
- Maximum temperature that the sensor can tolerate without damage: 150°C
- Resolution (LabQuest 2, LabQuest, LabQuest Mini, Go!Link, LabPro):
- 0.17°C (–40 to 0°C)
- 0.03°C (0 to 40°C)
- 0.1°C (40 to 100°C)
- 0.25°C (100 to 135°C)
- Temperature sensor: 20 kΩ NTC Thermistor
- Accuracy: ±0.2°C at 0°C, ±0.5°C at 100°C
- Response time (time for 90% change in reading):
- 10 seconds (in water, with stirring)
- 400 seconds (in still air)
- 90 seconds (in moving air)
- Probe dimensions:
- Probe length (handle plus body): 15.5 cm
- Stainless steel body: length 10.5 cm, diameter 4.0 mm
- Probe handle: length 5.0 cm, diameter 1.25 cm
Experiments and Lab Ideas
Select a lab book to see a list of experiments and more information.
Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry (17)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page- 1 Physical Properties of Water
- 2 Baking Soda and Vinegar Investigations
- 3 An Investigation of Urea-Containing Cold Packs
- 5 Identifying a Pure Substance
- 6 Investigating the Energy Content of Foods
- 7 Investigating the Energy Content of Fuels
- 8 Evaporation and Intermolecular Attractions
- 9 Enthalpy Changes
- 10 Reaction Stoichiometry
- 12 Colligative Properties of Solutions
- 13 Long Term Water Monitoring
- 14 Vapor Pressure and Heat of Vaporization Investigations
- 16 The Effect of Acid Deposition on Aqueous Systems
- 21 Baking Soda and Vinegar Investigations Revisited
- 22 Reaction Rates
- 23 Enzyme Activity
- 24 Sugar Fermentation by Yeast
Physical Science with Vernier (16)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page- 1 Temperature Probe Response Time
- 2 Boiling Temperature of Water
- 3 Freezing and Melting of Water
- 4 Evaporation of Alcohols
- 5 Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
- 6 Neutralization Reactions
- 7 Mixing Warm and Cold Water
- 8 Heat of Fusion
- 9 Energy Content of Fuels
- 10 Energy Content of Foods
- 11 Absorption of Radiant Energy
- 12 An Insulated Cola Bottle
- 13 A Good Sock
- 14 Insolation Angle
- 15 Solar Homes and Heat Sinks
- 31 Gas Temperature and Pressure
Earth Science with Vernier (16)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page- 1 Introduction to Data Collection
- 9 Soil Temperature
- 10 Temperature
- 17 Freezing of Ocean Water
- 23 Reflection and Absorption of Light
- 24 The Greenhouse Effect
- 25 Land and Sea Breezes
- 26 Relative Humidity
- 27 Dew Point
- 28 Wind Chill
- 29 Seasons and Angle of Insolation
- 30 Fossil Fuels
- 31 Solar Homes
- P1 Air Temperature
- P2 Air Temperature and Relative Humidity
- P3 Ground Temperature
Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry (15)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page- 1 Seasons and Angle of Insolation
- 2 A Local Weather Study
- 4 Water Quality
- 5 Long Term Water Monitoring
- 8 Soil Temperature
- 15 Biodiversity in Ecosystems
- 17 Water Cycle Column Investigations
- 18 Decomposition Column Investigations
- 19 Ecocolumn Investigations
- 20 Global Warming
- 25 Insulation Study
- 26 Fossil Fuels
- 27 Energy Conversion
- 30 Investigation of Passive Solar Heating
- 34 A Pollution Study
Middle School Science with Vernier (15)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page- 1 A Hot Hand
- 2 Heating of Land and Water
- 3 The Greenhouse Effect
- 4 Relative Humidity
- 6 Absorption of Radiant Energy
- 8 Schoolyard Study
- 9 A Good Sock
- 10 What Causes the Seasons?
- 11 Solar Homes
- 13 Boiling Temperature of Water
- 14 Freezing and Melting of Water
- 15 How Low Can You Go?
- 16 A Good Cold Pack
- 22 A Water Field Study
- 23 Cooling Rates: Shaq vs. Susie
Advanced Chemistry with Vernier (14)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page- 3 The Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid
- 4 Using Freezing-Point Depression to Find Molecular Weight
- 5 The Molar Volume of a Gas
- 9 Determining the Mole Ratios in a Chemical Reaction
- 12 The Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
- 13 Determining the Enthalpy of a Chemical Reaction
- 15A The Synthesis of Alum
- 15B The Analysis of Alum
- 22 The Synthesis and Analysis of Aspirin
- 26 The Enthalpy of Neutralization of Phosphoric Acid
- 29 The Base Hydrolysis of Ethyl Acetate
- 30 Exploring the Properties of Gases
- 34 Vapor Pressure and Heat of Vaporization
- 35 Rate Determination and Activation Energy
Chemistry with Vernier (14)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page- 1 Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
- 2 Freezing and Melting of Water
- 3 Another Look at Freezing Temperature
- 4 Heat of Fusion of Ice
- 7 Pressure-Temperature Relationship in Gases
- 8 Fractional Distillation
- 9 Evaporation and Intermolecular Attractions
- 10 Vapor Pressure of Liquids
- 12 Effect of Temperature on Solubility of a Salt
- 15 Using Freezing Point Depression to Find Molecular Weight
- 16 Energy Content of Foods
- 17 Energy Content of Fuels
- 18 Additivity of Heats of Reaction: Hess's Law
- 19 Heat of Combustion: Magnesium
Science with TI-Nspire Technology (10)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page- 1A Intro to Data Collection with TI-Nspire Handheld
- 1B Introduction to Data Collection
- 4 Soil Temperature
- 5 Watershed Testing
- 6 Reflection and Absorption of Light
- 7 Dew Point
- 8 Seasons and Angle of Insolation
- 18 Freezing and Melting of Water
- 20 Evaporation and Intermolecular Attractions
- 24 Additivity of Heats of Reaction: Hess's Law
Agricultural Science with Vernier (9)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Biology with Vernier (5)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
STEM with Vernier and LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT (5)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW with Vernier (5)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Real-World Math with Vernier (3)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Investigating Biology through Inquiry (3)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Advanced Physics with Vernier - Beyond Mechanics (3)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Forensics with Vernier (2)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Water Quality with Vernier (1)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Advanced Biology with Vernier (1)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Physics with Vernier (1)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Lab Ideas and Innovative Uses
- Cooling Coffee
- Roof Color
- Vernier Used Around the GLOBE
- Four-Color Oscillating Reaction
- Two-Liter Creek
- Which Hot Dog Cools Faster?
- Thanksgiving Experiments
- Around the World with LabPro
- Skiing with LabPro
- Forensics Death Scene Investigation
- Students Monitor Classroom Conditions
- Natural Bridge Caverns
- Monitoring Temperatures in a Reptile Enclosure
- LabQuest in Antarctica
- Studying the Diving Reflex in the Laboratory
- Worm Bin Composting
- Near-Space Balloon Mission
- Hurricane Charley
- LabPro's Antarctic Adventure
- Mouse Support System
- High Flying Physics
- Insulative Quality of Tumblers
- Boiling As A Cooling Effect
- Evaporative Cooling of Air Conditioning Coils
- Collecting Data from a High-Altitude Balloon Launch
What’s Included
- Vernier Stainless Steel Temperature Probe
- User manual
Sensor Requirements
The Stainless Steel Temperature Probe requires a compatible interface and software to collect data. Interface and software sold separately. Getting started with probeware »
Compatible Interfaces
The Stainless Steel Temperature Probe is compatible with these interfaces:
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