Principle
The electrical conductivity of copper and aluminium is determined and the Wiedmann-Franz law is tested.
Benefits
- Easy and precise measurement of the electrical conductivity
- Compact, easily transportable setup
Tasks
- Determine the electrical conductivity of copper and aluminium by recording a current-voltage characteristic line.
- Test of the Wiedmann-Franz law.
Learning objectives
- Electrical conductivity
- Resistivity
- Wiedmann-Franz law
- Lorenz number
- Four-point measurement