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Ethanol Sensor

Ethanol Sensor

Fermentation rates of monosaccharides

Fermentation rates of monosaccharides

Measuring CO2 gas and ethanol production during fermentation

Measuring CO2 gas and ethanol production during fermentation

Ethanol Sensor

$129.00

The Ethanol Sensor can be used to measure the concentration of ethanol in air above an aqueous sample.

ORDER CODE: ETH-BTA Categories ,
Education Levels

This sensor can be used in a wide range of tests and experiments. It can be used to determine the rate of ethanol production during fermentation and can also be used to measure the discrete amount of ethanol in a given sample.

Ethanol Sensor - Tech Tips with Vernier
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Specifications

  • Range: 0% to 3%
  • Response Time: 95% of full scale in 60 seconds.

Experiments

High School (1 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Sugar Metabolism with Yeast (Ethanol)Investigating Biology through Inquiry
College (1 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Sugar Metabolism with Yeast (Ethanol)Investigating Biology through Inquiry

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisLogger ProLogger Lite
LabQuest MiniFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full supportFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1Full supportFull support 1
LabQuest (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabPro (discontinued)IncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportIncompatible
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Arduino
Software
InterfaceArduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface ShieldFull support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. Requires advanced programming for data collection
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)Full support 1
Vernier myDAQ AdapterFull support 1 2
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Requires advanced programming for data collection
  2. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.
Texas Instruments
Software
InterfaceEasyDataDataQuestTI-Nspire Software
CBL 2 (discontinued)Full support 1IncompatibleIncompatible
LabPro (discontinued)Full support 1IncompatibleIncompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (discontinued)IncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.

What's Included

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
BioChamber 2000BC-2000$22.00
250 mL Nalgene Bottle w/LidCO2-BTL$5.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
#6 Stopper for Ethanol SensorETH-STOP$4.00
Tape for Ethanol SensorETH-TAPE$3.00
Ethanol Cap Assemblies (3)ETH-CAPS$10.00

Support

Resources

Warranty

5-year limited warranty (consumables excluded)
See our warranty policy

Replacement Parts

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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