Discharge Sphere Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in Africa
Product Code : DA-E-11327
Quick Answer: The Discharge Sphere is a polished stainless steel sphere on a stainless steel rod, used to discharge a Van de Graaff with sparks up to 10 cm. The sphere is 10 cm in diameter and the rod is 41 cm long.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Polished stainless steel sphere, 10 cm in diameter
- Mounted on a 41 cm stainless steel rod
- 4 mm hole in the base of the rod for the earth connection
- Connects to the earth socket on the Van de Graaff
- Draws sparks of up to 10 cm
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Sphere diameter | 10 cm |
| Rod length | 41 cm |
| Earth connection | 4 mm hole in the rod base |
| Spark length | Up to 10 cm |
| Material | Polished stainless steel sphere, stainless steel rod |
About This Product
Brought towards a charged Van de Graaff, this apparatus discharges it with sparks of up to 10 cm. Before use, the 4 mm hole at the base of the rod is connected to the earth socket on the Van de Graaff. Both the sphere and its mounting rod are stainless steel, with the sphere given a polished finish. The Discharge Sphere is available for export to Republic of the Congo, Philippines, Bolivia, Côte d'Ivoire, Eritrea and Indonesia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How is the Discharge Sphere connected to earth?
The base of its rod has a 4 mm hole for connection to the earth socket on the Van de Graaff.
Q2. How long are the sparks it produces?
It is used to discharge the Van de Graaff with sparks up to 10 cm long.
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For a quotation on the Discharge Sphere, contact Didactic Africa.
