Graphite Levitation Kit (Smart Material)
Graphite Levitation Kit (Smart Material)
GP00054325
Product code: GP00054325
Product Description
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
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
