Factsheet: Scholander pressure chamber

Brand and Model: PMS Instruments Model 600D

Description: The Scholander pressure chamber enables precise measurement of water potential in plants. It is an essential tool for studying plant physiology and handling water resources.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: 0-40 Bar
• Dial: digital
• Anodised aluminium chamber, with a 2.5-inch diameter and 5-inch depth
• Accessories:
  • 1/4″ compression fastener
  • 5 extra 1/4″ compression fittings
  • Solid stopper for assays
  • 6-foot filling hose (CGA-580 nitrogen connection)
  • 1/2 volume reducer
  • Lens-mounted instrument (3.5x)
  • Grape aluminised bags (15×16.5 cm)
• Additional accessory: manual compressor to improve equipment portability, enabling use without an air cylinder.

Location: Laboratory 1, 1^st floor INAGEA – Ecophysiology Lab

Supervisor: Antoni Sabater – antoni.sabater@uib.es

Phone: 971 25 9729