The Photosynthesis Chamber allows for fine control of water temperature and light exposure for aquatic photosynthesis experiments.
See the Product Description for this item's included accessories.
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
PASCO’s Photosynthesis Chamber (PS-3251) allows students to monitor common photosynthesis experiments in a controlled aquatic environment. Typical experiments require students to infer photosynthetic rate changes by using chloroplasts and dye. This chamber allows your students to better understand photosynthesis through direct measurements of oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and more, while controlling variables including light, temperature, and nutrient levels. This device is ideal for exploring aquatic plants, algal beads, and even the consumption of oxygen by respiration.
The Photosynthesis Chamber lid features three convenient ports for sensors with included stoppers to maintain a closed system when sensors aren't in use. The ports accommodate PASCO's Wireless Temperature Sensor (PS-3201), Wireless Conductivity Sensor (PS-3210A), Wireless pH Sensor (PS-3204), and other ion selective electrodes for additional measurements.
A clear inner chamber allows full sunlight exposure while an opaque outer cover chamber blocks out light. Nine separate LED lights (white, red, green or blue) allow students to test variables such as light type and plant nutrient uptake and elimination.
What's Included
- 1x Opaque outer chamber and lid
- 1x Clear, dual compartment inner chamber for water bath and sample containment
- 3x Stoppers for sensor holes
- 1x Magnetic stir bar
- 1x Four color light source (white, blue, green, red). 9 LED's each
- 1x Adaptor for the waterproof sleeve (ps-3545)/wireless CO2 sensor (ps-3208) (sleeve and sensor sold separately)
Product Specifications
Outer chamber dimensions | 8 x 11 x 5.5 cm |
Inner Chamber Volume | 70 ml |
Outer Chamber Volume | 200 ml |
Light colors | Red, Green, Blue, and White |
Light plate area | 50 x 50 mm |
Number of LEDs | 9 for each color |
Measurement Ports | 4: 21.9 mm adaptable to 12.3 mm, 19.5 mm id, 12.3 mm, 4,4 mm |
Light power adapter | 12.0 v 1.0 A |
Battery | No |
Logging | No |
Buying Guide
Required Accessories | P/N | Price |
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1x Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor | PS-3246 | -- |
Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
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Wireless Conductivity Sensor | PS-3210A | -- |
Wireless Temperature Sensor | PS-3201 | -- |
Wireless pH Sensor | PS-3204 | -- |
Also Available | P/N | Price |
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Ammonium ISE Module Replacement | PS-3548 | -- |
Nitrate Ion Selective Electrode | PS-3521 | -- |
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Photosynthesis Chamber.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Cellular Respiration in Yeast (Optical Dissolved Oxygen)
Students use a Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen sensor and a Photosynthesis Chamber to investigate the effect of temperature on the cellular respiration rate of yeast cells.
Enzyme Action (Optical Dissolved Oxygen)
Students use a Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen (ODO) sensor and (optional) Photosynthesis Chamber to compare the rate of hydrogen peroxide decomposition with and without a catalyst.
Photosynthesis and Respiration with Algae Beads
Students use a Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (PS-3246) and a Photosynthesis Chamber (SE-3251) to compare the metabolism of algae beads in light and dark conditions.
Support Documents
Manuals | ||
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Photosynthesis Chamber Manual | English - 386.67 KB |