Graphite Levitation Kit (Smart Material)

Graphite Levitation Kit (Smart Material)

GP00054325

Product code: GP00054325

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This kit contains a small sample of pyrolytic graphite, 16 small rare earth magnets, a steel base and a pair of tweezers. When the magnets are arranged in a matrix on the base plate, the graphite will levitate just above their surface.

  • This is a spectacular demonstration of diamagnetic behaviour involving repulsion of the graphite by both the N and S poles of the magnets.
  • Cross applications in Science and Design Technology classes
  • Key Stage 3 Chemistry - Materials: Properties of ceramics, polymers and composites (qualitative)
  • Key Stage 3 Physics: Magnetism: Magnetic poles, attraction and repulsion.
  • Key Stage 4 Chemistry - Structure, Bonding and the Properties of Matter: Smart Materials and Their Properties.  Bulk properties of materials related to bonding and intermolecular forces.
  • Key Stage 4 Physics - Magnetism: Magnetism and Electromagnetism. Exploring the magnetic fields of permanent and induced magnets, and the Earth’s magnetic field, using a compass.
  • Can be used to demonstrate Smart Materials and Magnetism

Further Information

Age Recommended from
11 Years
Age Suitable from
3 Years
Brand
Unbranded
Curriculum Link
Smart Materials / Magnetism
Material
Pyrolytic Graphite
Product Type
Smart Material
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This kit contains a small sample of pyrolytic graphite, 16 small rare earth magnets, a steel base and a pair of tweezers. When the magnets are arranged in a matrix on the base plate, the graphite will levitate just above their surface.

  • This is a spectacular demonstration of diamagnetic behaviour involving repulsion of the graphite by both the N and S poles of the magnets.
  • Cross applications in Science and Design Technology classes
  • Key Stage 3 Chemistry - Materials: Properties of ceramics, polymers and composites (qualitative)
  • Key Stage 3 Physics: Magnetism: Magnetic poles, attraction and repulsion.
  • Key Stage 4 Chemistry - Structure, Bonding and the Properties of Matter: Smart Materials and Their Properties.  Bulk properties of materials related to bonding and intermolecular forces.
  • Key Stage 4 Physics - Magnetism: Magnetism and Electromagnetism. Exploring the magnetic fields of permanent and induced magnets, and the Earth’s magnetic field, using a compass.
  • Can be used to demonstrate Smart Materials and Magnetism

Further Information

Age Recommended from
11 Years
Age Suitable from
3 Years
Brand
Unbranded
Curriculum Link
Smart Materials / Magnetism
Material
Pyrolytic Graphite
Product Type
Smart Material

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