Note:
This formula calculates the Electrical Resistance (R) of a conductivity probe based on its
conductivity (σ) and cell constant (K).
It helps determine how well a solution resists electrical flow, which is crucial in various scientific and industrial applications.
Understanding Parameters:
- Conductivity (σ) (S/cm):
- Measures a solution's ability to conduct electricity.
- Higher conductivity means better conduction (lower resistance).
- Cell Constant (K) (cm⁻¹):
- A fixed value based on the probe’s physical structure.
- Used to standardize conductivity measurements.
- Resistance (R) (Ω):
- Determines how much the solution resists electrical flow.
- Calculated using the formula: R = K / σ.
Key Applications:
- Water Quality Testing:
- Helps evaluate water purity. **High resistance** means **low conductivity** (pure water),
while **low resistance** means **high conductivity** (contaminated water).
- Industrial and Chemical Analysis:
- Used in **boilers, cooling systems, and wastewater treatment** to monitor electrical properties of solutions.
- Scientific Research & Electronics:
- Helps in understanding solution properties in **laboratories and sensor calibration**.
Validations & Input Constraints:
- Conductivity must be positive:
- σ > 0 is required because negative conductivity values are physically impossible.
- If σ ≤ 0, an error message will be displayed:
"Invalid input! Conductivity must be a positive number."
- Cell Constant must be positive:
- K > 0 is required because the cell constant represents a physical property of the probe.
- If K ≤ 0, an error message will be displayed:
"Invalid input! Cell constant must be a positive number."
- Resistance is always positive:
- Since R = K / σ, it will always yield a positive value when valid inputs are used.
- No Negative or Zero Values Allowed:
- Any negative or zero input will result in an error message prompting users to enter valid values.
Conclusion:
This tool enables users to accurately calculate electrical resistance based on conductivity and cell constant,
ensuring **valid input values** for **reliable resistance measurements**.