To show how the magnetic susceptibities of substances can be measured, a simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-handle device was constructed with a small permanent magnet and a common toploading electronic balance. It yields results that are accurate enough for educational experiments in high school and freshman courses.
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Citation
Itami, Yoshinori; Sone, Kozo. J. Chem. Educ.2002 79 1002.
Keywords
Atomic Properties / Structure; Inorganic Chemistry; Magnetic Properties; Physical Chemistry; Transition Elements
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