Electrical Conductivity (EC) Meter

1.Name of the Instrument: Electrical Conductivity (EC) Meter

2.Working Principle : Measures electrical conductivity of a solution based on the movement of dissolved ions between two electrodes. Higher ion concentration results in higher conductivity.

3. Applications and types of studies for which the instrument is used:
• Soil salinity determination
• Irrigation water quality
• Fertigation studies
Types of studies:
• Salinity assessment
• Water quality evaluation
• Land degradation studies
• Soil health monitoring

4. User Instructions
A. Sample collection: :Soil or water samples
B. Preparation: • Prepare saturated paste extract or 1:2 soil-water suspension.

C. Quantity
• Soil: 250 g
• Water: 250 mL

4. Submission requirements:• Clean plastic containers.