Image of the VSM

 

The Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) is used to measure the magnetic properties of solids and liquids. The magnetometer measures magnetic moment as a function of an applied magnetic field. A unique feature of this system the ability to measure (inverse) magnetostriction using a special sample holder that strains the sample during measurement.

Capabilities:

  • Minimum detectable moment 10-9 Am2

     

  • Maximum field strength ±700 mT

     

  • Field resolution 0.1 mT

     

  • Applied force from 7 N to 20 N for magnetostriction measurements

     

  • Sample dimensions

     

    • 1 cm x 1 cm

       

    • 0.5 mm maximum thickness

       

    • 60 μL liquid sample volume

       

    • Custom sample dimensions may be accommodated

       

Example measurements:

VSM sample data         VSM calibration data