Quick Answer: Daniell Cell is a primary voltaic cell with a heavy-gauge copper outer vessel as the positive electrode and a zinc amalgam rod as the negative electrode, giving a working EMF of approximately 1.1 volts.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Heavy-gauge copper outer vessel acts as the positive electrode
Internal perforated shelf for copper sulphate crystals
Porous pot
Zinc amalgam rod with a wooden supporting cap as the negative electrode
4mm terminal socket on both the zinc rod and the copper vessel
Working EMF of approximately 1.1 volts
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Copper vessel (H x Dia.)
130 x 90 mm
Porous pot (H x Dia.)
150 x 50 mm
Zinc rod (H x Dia.)
150 x 12 mm
Terminals
4mm terminal socket on zinc rod and copper vessel
EMF
approximately 1.1 volts
About This Product
Built around a heavy-gauge copper vessel with an internal perforated shelf for copper sulphate crystals, a porous pot and a zinc amalgam rod on a wooden supporting cap, the cell gives students a working example of a primary voltaic cell. With a 4mm terminal socket on each electrode, it connects easily into a circuit for Electrolysis and cell lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What EMF does the Daniell Cell give? The working cell has an EMF of approximately 1.1 volts.
Q2. Which part is the positive electrode? The heavy-gauge copper outer vessel is the positive electrode; the zinc amalgam rod is the negative electrode.
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