Ballistic Galvanometer Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-PLE-10319
Quick Answer: The Ballistic Galvanometer is a mirror galvanometer for very small currents, with its coil hung from a long alloy suspension and held below by a spring. It is made in 100 ohm and 500 ohm versions, both with a 12 second time period.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Coil with mirror suspended between a long upper suspension and a lower spring.
Suspension and spring of special alloy for high sensitivity.
Levelling screws for balancing the coil.
Movement housed in a bakelite case.
Two versions: 100 ohm and 500 ohm coil resistance.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Resistance
100 ohm / 500 ohm
Time period
12 s / 12 s
Charge sensitivity
300 mm per microcoulomb / 600 mm per microcoulomb
Current sensitivity
1000 mm per microamp / 1400 mm per microamp
Critical damping resistance
2000 ohm / 3500 ohm
Case
Bakelite
About This Product
The quoted charge sensitivity shows that the instrument suits measuring the charge carried by a short pulse as well as very low currents. The 500 ohm version doubles the charge sensitivity of the 100 ohm version, at a higher critical damping resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the 100 ohm and 500 ohm versions?
The 500 ohm version is more sensitive: 600 mm per microcoulomb against 300, and 1400 mm per microamp against 1000. Its critical damping resistance is 3500 ohm, compared with 2000 ohm. Both have a 12 second time period.
How is the coil suspended?
The coil and its mirror hang between a long suspension at the top and a spring at the bottom, both made of a special alloy. Levelling screws are provided to balance the coil.
