Daniel Cell
Product Code : LSK-CL-10266
Daniel Cell (SKU LSK-CL-10266) is a classic primary voltaic cell in which a zinc amalgam rod and a copper vessel, separated by a porous pot, produce an EMF of about 1.1 volts. It shows how chemical energy becomes electrical energy in Class 12 and B.Sc. electrochemistry labs. Science Lab Supplies handles quotations and shipment of the cell from Ambala, India, for schools, universities, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
Each dimension and component of this Daniell-type cell has its own row below. In short, a heavy-gauge copper vessel acting as the positive electrode holds a perforated shelf for copper sulphate crystals and a porous pot, inside which a zinc amalgam rod on a wooden cap forms the negative electrode; both carry 4 mm sockets.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-CL-10266 |
| Type | Primary voltaic cell |
| EMF (working cell) | Approx. 1.1 V |
| Positive electrode | Heavy-gauge copper outer vessel |
| Copper vessel size (H x dia.) | 130 x 90 mm |
| Internal shelf | Perforated, for copper sulphate crystals |
| Separator | Porous pot |
| Porous pot size (H x dia.) | 150 x 50 mm |
| Negative electrode | Zinc amalgam rod |
| Zinc rod size (H x dia.) | 150 x 12 mm |
| Rod support | Wooden supporting cap |
| Terminals | 4 mm socket on the zinc rod and on the copper vessel |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the Daniel Cell
The cell shows a working galvanic cell that students can measure with a voltmeter: zinc is oxidised at the negative electrode, copper ions are reduced at the copper vessel, and the porous pot keeps the two solutions apart while letting ions pass. It fits electrochemistry syllabuses from Class 12 to undergraduate level.
- NCERT Class 12 chemistry: the Daniell cell as the standard example of a galvanic cell, with its 1.1 V EMF read across the 4 mm terminals on a DC Voltmeter.
- B.Sc. practicals: studying how EMF responds to changes in electrolyte concentration, using solutions made up from Copper Sulphate Blue Crystal and Zinc Sulphate.
The negative electrode is zinc amalgam, which contains mercury. Handle it with gloves under supervision and dispose of it under your institution's rules for mercury-containing items.
Standard Scope of Supply
The Daniel Cell is supplied as the copper outer vessel with its perforated shelf, the porous pot, and the zinc amalgam rod with its wooden cap, each electrode fitted with a 4 mm terminal socket. Copper sulphate crystals and the electrolyte solutions are prepared by the laboratory and are not part of the apparatus.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Ask for a quotation for one cell for teacher demonstrations or several for group work. Each quotation shows how the cells will be packed, the delivery time and the price for that quantity; voltmeters and leads can be added to the same quote.
With an Importer-Exporter Code in place, Science Lab Supplies is a registered exporter able to ship to buyers in South Africa, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia and Peru. A request for one demonstration cell or a full electrochemistry bench can be sent from the contact page, built up in the enquiry cart, or lodged against a tender on the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What voltage does the Daniel Cell give?
A working cell gives an EMF of approximately 1.1 volts between the copper vessel, which is the positive electrode, and the zinc amalgam rod, which is the negative electrode.
Does the zinc rod contain mercury?
Yes. The rod is zinc amalgam, an alloy of zinc with mercury. Use it only under teacher supervision, avoid skin contact and follow local rules for storing and disposing of mercury-containing materials.
Who supplies this cell?
Working from Ambala in India, Science Lab Supplies sources the Daniel Cell and sends quotations to schools, colleges, contractors and distributors, adding voltmeters and leads when you ask for them.
Are the chemicals included?
No. The apparatus is the vessel, porous pot and zinc amalgam rod only. The laboratory prepares the copper sulphate and other electrolyte solutions it needs for the experiment.
Related Electrochemical Cells and Galvanic Apparatus
These items complete an electrochemical cells bench: salt bridges for two-beaker cells, simpler copper–zinc cells for comparison, a galvanic demonstration set with its own meter, a glass Volta battery and a clock run by an electrochemical cell. All of them can share one quotation with the Daniel Cell.
- Cell Daniel Copper With Zinc — copper vessel with perforated shelf, porous pot and zinc rod on a waxed wooden cap; theoretical voltage 1.1 V.
- Cell Simple Copper With Zinc — a jar fitted with zinc and copper plate electrodes.
- Salt Bridge — U-tube bridge 80 mm wide and 100 mm high, sealed at both ends with sintered discs.
- Salt Bridge — for measuring cell EMF under forward, zero and reverse current flow; 13 mm arm.
- Apparatus for Demonstrating the Galvanic Element (With Galvanometer) — two graduated 250 ml glass cups, zinc and copper plates, a U-shaped glass funnel and a laboratory galvanometer.
- Volta Battery (Glass Type) — glass vessels with copper and zinc electrodes, conductive wires and a panel-mounted LED.
- Clock Bio-Electrolytic — copper and zinc electrodes run a clock from materials such as toothpaste or sauces.
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Last updated: 9 October 2026
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