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The bridge is zeroed prior to the anisotropy measurement after inserting the specimen into the measuring coil, thus the most sensitive range can be used. Special software combines the measurements in three perpendicular planes plus one bulk value to create complete susceptibility tensor. The errors in determination of this tensor are estimated using special method based on multivariate statistics principle.

The instruments can also do fully automated measurement of the field variation of both the in-phase bulk/mass susceptibility and relative changes of phase angle. Basically, the measurements are made in 20, 15 and 10 distinct fields, respectively.

Besides, short run of this measurement is possible in reduced number of distinct fields. In addition, user configuration of measuring fields is also available.



MFK1-FB and MFK1-B Kappabridges
Static only version

Laboratories under budgetary constraints may prefer the lower priced static only models. For the AMS determination, the specimen susceptibility is measured in 15 different positions following rotatable design. The positions are changed manually and, by using special software, the susceptibility tensor is calculated including the statistical errors of its determination.

The restricted capability of the static models can be upgraded later to incorporate the more comfortable spinner technique.

  Specimens to be measured

For spinning method:

  • Cylinder: (regularly shaped specimens)
  • Diameter: 25.4 mm
  • Length: 22 mm
  • Cube: 20 x 20 x 20 mm

For static method:

  • Cylinder: Diameter: 25.4 ± 1 mm
  • Length: 22 ± 1mm
  • Cube: 20x20x20 mm, 23x23x23 mm
  • ODP type: 26x25x19.5 mm
  • Fragments: up to 40 cm3 for bulk susceptibility

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Operating frequency:
    MFK1-FA,FB: 976 Hz, 3904 Hz, 15616 Hz
    MFK1-A,B: 976 Hz
  • Specimen spinning frequency: 0.5 Hz
  • Field intensity ranges (peak values):
    2 A/m - 700 A/m at 976 Hz
    2 A/m - 350 A/m at 3904 Hz
    2 A/m - 200 A/m at 15616 Hz
  • Field homogeneity: 0.2 %
  • Measuring range automatic: up to 0.5 (SI)
  • Sensitivity:
    at 976 Hz, 400A/m ....... 2x10
    -8 (SI)
    at 3904 Hz, 200A/m ...... 6x10
    -8 (SI)
    at 15616 Hz, 200A/m ... 12x10
    -8 (SI)
  • Accuracy within one range: ±0.1%
  • Accuracy of the absolute calibration: ±3%
  • Pick-up coil inner diameter: 43 mm
  • Power: 100; 120; 230; 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 40 VA
  • Operating temperature range: +15 to +35°C
  • Relative humidity: up to 80%
  • Dimensions, mass:
    measuring unit: 23 x 21 x 12 cm / 4 kg
    pick-up unit: 27 x 35 x 32 cm / 11 kg

   

     
     
     
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LABORATORY INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASUREMENT OF MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF ROCKS