Stainless Steel Temperature Probe

The Stainless Steel Temperature Probe is a rugged, general-purpose temperature sensor that can be used in organic liquids, salt solutions, acids, and bases. Use it as you would use a thermometer for experiments in chemistry, physics, biology, Earth science, and environmental science.

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Specifications

Temperature range: –40 to 135°C (–40 to 275°F)
Maximum temperature that the sensor can tolerate without damage: 150°C
Typical Resolution:
- 0.17°C (–40 to 0°C)
- 0.03°C (0 to 40°C)
- 0.1°C (40 to 100°C)
- 0.25°C (100 to 135°C)
Temperature sensor: 20 kΩ NTC Thermistor
Accuracy: ±0.2°C at 0°C, ±0.5°C at 100°C
Response time (time for 90% change in reading):
- 10 seconds (in water, with stirring)
- 400 seconds (in still air)
- 90 seconds (in moving air)
Probe dimensions:
- Probe length (handle plus body): 15.5 cm
- Stainless steel body: length 10.5 cm, diameter 4.0 mm
- Probe handle: length 5.0 cm, diameter 1.25 cm

Experiments

Elementary School (25 experiments)

Experiment	Lab Book
Cool Reaction! The Reaction of Baking Soda and Vinegar	Investigating Temperature
Are We Cool or What?	Investigating Temperature
Why Do We Need Thermometers?	Investigating Temperature
Celsius or Fahrenheit. What's the Difference?	Investigating Temperature
Getting it Just Right!	Investigating Temperature
The Temperature Probe Spends the Night	Investigating Temperature
Hold Everything! Comparing Insulators	Investigating Temperature
Keepin' it Cool! Design Your Own Thermos	Investigating Temperature
I'm Melting! Water Changes States	Investigating Temperature
Solid, Liquid, Gas: Water Can Do it All!	Investigating Temperature
Getting it Just Right!	Elementary Science with Vernier
The Temperature Probe Spends the Night	Elementary Science with Vernier
Hold Everything! Comparing Insulators	Elementary Science with Vernier
Keepin' it Cool! Design Your Own Thermos	Elementary Science with Vernier
I'm Melting! Water Changes States	Elementary Science with Vernier
Solid, Liquid, Gas: Water Can Do it All!	Elementary Science with Vernier
Learning to Use Go!Temp	Elementary Science with Vernier
How Do Mittens Keep You Warm?	Elementary Science with Vernier
Baggie Mittens	Elementary Science with Vernier
The Sole Purpose	Elementary Science with Vernier
Cool Reaction!	Elementary Science with Vernier
Cold as Ice	Elementary Science with Vernier
Are We Cool or What?	Elementary Science with Vernier
Why Do We Need Thermometers?	Elementary Science with Vernier
Celsius or Fahrenheit. What's the Difference?	Elementary Science with Vernier

Middle School (38 experiments)

Experiment	Lab Book
Aquarium Monitor	Vernier Engineering Projects with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3
Biodiversity in Ecosystems	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Seasons and Angle of Insolation	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Fossil Fuels	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Soil Temperature	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Ashes to Ashes	Forensics with Vernier
Chill Out: How Hot Objects Cool	Forensics with Vernier
What Causes the Seasons?	Middle School Science with Vernier
Solar Homes	Middle School Science with Vernier
Boiling Temperature of Water	Middle School Science with Vernier
Freezing and Melting of Water	Middle School Science with Vernier
How Low Can You Go?	Middle School Science with Vernier
A Good Cold Pack	Middle School Science with Vernier
A Hot Hand	Middle School Science with Vernier
A Water Field Study	Middle School Science with Vernier
Cooling Rates: Shaq vs. Susie	Middle School Science with Vernier
Heating of Land and Water	Middle School Science with Vernier
The Greenhouse Effect	Middle School Science with Vernier
Relative Humidity	Middle School Science with Vernier
Schoolyard Study	Middle School Science with Vernier
A Good Sock	Middle School Science with Vernier
Energy Content of Foods	Physical Science with Vernier
Absorption of Radiant Energy	Physical Science with Vernier
An Insulated Cola Bottle	Physical Science with Vernier
A Good Sock	Physical Science with Vernier
Insolation Angle	Physical Science with Vernier
Solar Homes and Heat Sinks	Physical Science with Vernier
Temperature Probe Response Time	Physical Science with Vernier
Boiling Temperature of Water	Physical Science with Vernier
Gas Temperature and Pressure	Physical Science with Vernier
Freezing and Melting of Water	Physical Science with Vernier
Evaporation of Alcohols	Physical Science with Vernier
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions	Physical Science with Vernier
Neutralization Reactions	Physical Science with Vernier
Mixing Warm and Cold Water	Physical Science with Vernier
Heat of Fusion	Physical Science with Vernier
Energy Content of Fuels	Physical Science with Vernier
Temperature	Water Quality with Vernier

High School (109 experiments)

Experiment	Lab Book
Investigating Commercial Hand Warmers	Vernier Chemistry Investigations for Use with AP Chemistry*
Soil Temperature	Agricultural Science with Vernier
The Greenhouse Effect	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Energy in Food	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Introduction to Data Collection	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Effects of Insulation on Animal Temperature	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Energy Content of Fuels	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Biodiversity and Ecosystems	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Reflection and Absorption of Light	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Dissolved Oxygen in Water	Advanced Biology with Vernier
Sugar Metabolism with Yeast (Carbon Dioxide Gas)	Investigating Biology through Inquiry
Fermentation with Yeast	Investigating Biology through Inquiry
Biodiversity and Ecosystems	Biology with Vernier
Aerobic Respiration	Biology with Vernier
Dissolved Oxygen in Water	Biology with Vernier
Energy in Food	Biology with Vernier
Watershed Testing	Biology with Vernier
The Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Determining the Enthalpy of a Chemical Reaction	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Synthesis of Alum	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Analysis of Alum	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Enthalpy of Neutralization of Phosphoric Acid	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Base Hydrolysis of Ethyl Acetate	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Exploring the Properties of Gases	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Vapor Pressure and Heat of Vaporization	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Rate Determination and Activation Energy	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Using Freezing-Point Depression to Find Molecular Weight	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Molar Volume of a Gas	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Determining the Mole Ratios in a Chemical Reaction	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Reaction Stoichiometry	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Colligative Properties of Solutions	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Long Term Water Monitoring	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Vapor Pressure and Heat of Vaporization Investigations	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Physical Properties of Water	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Baking Soda and Vinegar Investigations Revisited	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Reaction Rates	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Enzyme Activity	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Sugar Fermentation by Yeast	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Baking Soda and Vinegar Investigations	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
An Investigation of Urea-Containing Cold Packs	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Identifying a Pure Substance	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Investigating the Energy Content of Foods	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Investigating the Energy Content of Fuels	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Evaporation and Intermolecular Attractions	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Enthalpy Changes	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Vapor Pressure of Liquids	Chemistry with Vernier
Effect of Temperature on Solubility of a Salt	Chemistry with Vernier
Using Freezing Point Depression to Find Molecular Weight	Chemistry with Vernier
Energy Content of Foods	Chemistry with Vernier
Energy Content of Fuels	Chemistry with Vernier
Additivity of Heats of Reaction: Hess's Law	Chemistry with Vernier
Heat of Combustion: Magnesium	Chemistry with Vernier
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions	Chemistry with Vernier
Freezing and Melting of Water	Chemistry with Vernier
Another Look at Freezing Temperature	Chemistry with Vernier
Heat of Fusion for Ice	Chemistry with Vernier
Pressure-Temperature Relationship in Gases	Chemistry with Vernier
Fractional Distillation	Chemistry with Vernier
Evaporation and Intermolecular Attractions	Chemistry with Vernier
Aquarium Monitor	Vernier Engineering Projects with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3
Biodiversity in Ecosystems	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Water Cycle Column Investigations	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Decomposition Column Investigations	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Ecocolumn Investigations	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Seasons and Angle of Insolation	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Global Warming	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Insulation Study	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Fossil Fuels	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Energy Conversion	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
A Local Weather Study	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Investigation of Passive Solar Heating	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
A Pollution Study	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Water Quality	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Long Term Water Monitoring	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Soil Temperature	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Ashes to Ashes	Forensics with Vernier
Chill Out: How Hot Objects Cool	Forensics with Vernier
Open and Run an Example VI	Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW™ with Vernier
Read Temperature Data	Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW™ with Vernier
Above Threshold Warning of Temperature Data	Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW™ with Vernier
Create a Temperature Conversion SubVI	Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW™ with Vernier
Build a Sensor Control Program	Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW™ with Vernier
Absorption of Radiant Energy	Middle School Science with Vernier
Behavior of a Gas	Advanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Heat Engines	Advanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Standing Waves in a Column of Air	Advanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Energy Content of Foods	Physical Science with Vernier
Absorption of Radiant Energy	Physical Science with Vernier
An Insulated Cola Bottle	Physical Science with Vernier
A Good Sock	Physical Science with Vernier
Insolation Angle	Physical Science with Vernier
Solar Homes and Heat Sinks	Physical Science with Vernier
Temperature Probe Response Time	Physical Science with Vernier
Boiling Temperature of Water	Physical Science with Vernier
Gas Temperature and Pressure	Physical Science with Vernier
Freezing and Melting of Water	Physical Science with Vernier
Evaporation of Alcohols	Physical Science with Vernier
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions	Physical Science with Vernier
Neutralization Reactions	Physical Science with Vernier
Mixing Warm and Cold Water	Physical Science with Vernier
Heat of Fusion	Physical Science with Vernier
Energy Content of Fuels	Physical Science with Vernier
Newton's Law of Cooling	Physics with Vernier
Speed of Sound	Physics with Vernier
Chill Out: How Hot Objects Cool	Real-World Math with Vernier
And Now, the Weather - Describing Data with Statistics	Real-World Math with Vernier
Mix It Up - Mixing Liquids of Different Temperatures	Real-World Math with Vernier
Temperature	Water Quality with Vernier

College (71 experiments)

Experiment	Lab Book
Soil Temperature	Agricultural Science with Vernier
The Greenhouse Effect	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Energy in Food	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Introduction to Data Collection	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Effects of Insulation on Animal Temperature	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Energy Content of Fuels	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Biodiversity and Ecosystems	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Reflection and Absorption of Light	Agricultural Science with Vernier
Dissolved Oxygen in Water	Advanced Biology with Vernier
Sugar Metabolism with Yeast (Carbon Dioxide Gas)	Investigating Biology through Inquiry
Fermentation with Yeast	Investigating Biology through Inquiry
Biodiversity and Ecosystems	Biology with Vernier
Aerobic Respiration	Biology with Vernier
Dissolved Oxygen in Water	Biology with Vernier
Energy in Food	Biology with Vernier
Watershed Testing	Biology with Vernier
The Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Determining the Enthalpy of a Chemical Reaction	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Synthesis of Alum	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Analysis of Alum	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Enthalpy of Neutralization of Phosphoric Acid	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Base Hydrolysis of Ethyl Acetate	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Exploring the Properties of Gases	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Vapor Pressure and Heat of Vaporization	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Rate Determination and Activation Energy	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Using Freezing-Point Depression to Find Molecular Weight	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
The Molar Volume of a Gas	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Determining the Mole Ratios in a Chemical Reaction	Advanced Chemistry with Vernier
Reaction Stoichiometry	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Colligative Properties of Solutions	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Long Term Water Monitoring	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Vapor Pressure and Heat of Vaporization Investigations	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Physical Properties of Water	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Baking Soda and Vinegar Investigations Revisited	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Reaction Rates	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Enzyme Activity	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Sugar Fermentation by Yeast	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Baking Soda and Vinegar Investigations	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
An Investigation of Urea-Containing Cold Packs	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Identifying a Pure Substance	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Investigating the Energy Content of Foods	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Investigating the Energy Content of Fuels	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Evaporation and Intermolecular Attractions	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Enthalpy Changes	Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry
Biodiversity in Ecosystems	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Water Cycle Column Investigations	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Decomposition Column Investigations	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Ecocolumn Investigations	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Seasons and Angle of Insolation	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Global Warming	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Insulation Study	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Fossil Fuels	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Energy Conversion	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
A Local Weather Study	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Investigation of Passive Solar Heating	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
A Pollution Study	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Water Quality	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Long Term Water Monitoring	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Soil Temperature	Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
Open and Run an Example VI	Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW™ with Vernier
Read Temperature Data	Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW™ with Vernier
Above Threshold Warning of Temperature Data	Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW™ with Vernier
Create a Temperature Conversion SubVI	Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW™ with Vernier
Build a Sensor Control Program	Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW™ with Vernier
Behavior of a Gas	Advanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Heat Engines	Advanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Standing Waves in a Column of Air	Advanced Physics with Vernier — Beyond Mechanics
Newton's Law of Cooling	Physics with Vernier
Speed of Sound	Physics with Vernier
Temperature	Water Quality with Vernier

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements. This sensor requires an interface (sold separately).

LabQuest

Interface	LabQuest App
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support

Computers

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis	Logger Pro	Logger Lite
LabQuest Mini	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support	Full support	Incompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)	Full support ¹	Full support	Full support ¹
Go!Link	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabPro (discontinued)	Incompatible	Full support	Full support

Compatibility Notes

Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.

Chromebook

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis
LabQuest Mini	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)	Full support ¹
Go!Link	Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support

Compatibility Notes

Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.

iOS

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis	Graphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)	Full support	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support ¹	Full support ¹
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support ¹	Full support ¹

Compatibility Notes

iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.

Android

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis	Graphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)	Full support	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support ¹	Full support ¹
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support ¹	Full support ¹

Compatibility Notes

iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.

Arduino

	Software
Interface	Arduino
Vernier Arduino^® Interface Shield	Full support

LabVIEW

	Software
Interface	NI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)	Full support
Vernier myDAQ Adapter	Full support ¹
Go!Link	Full support
LabQuest Mini	Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support

Compatibility Notes

You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.

Texas Instruments

	Software
Interface	EasyData	DataMate	TI-84 SmartView	DataQuest	TI-Nspire Software
EasyLink	Full support ¹	Incompatible	Full support ²	Full support	Full support ²
CBL 2 (discontinued)	Full support ³	Full support ^{3 4}	Incompatible	Incompatible	Incompatible
LabPro (discontinued)	Full support ³	Full support ^{3 4}	Incompatible	Incompatible	Incompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (discontinued)	Incompatible	Incompatible	Incompatible	Full support	Full support

Compatibility Notes

Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.

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Vernier Stainless Steel Temperature Probe

Accessory	Order Code	Price	Quantity
Electrode Support	ESUP	$10.00

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