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5G50.54 - Radial Field Magnet Levitates Superconductor

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5G50.54 - Radial Field Magnet Levitates Superconductor

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Title5G50.54 - Radial Field Magnet Levitates Superconductor
Objective

​Demonstration of a superconducting disk's capability of repelling radial magnetic field and locking in place.

StatusAvailable
Assembly Instructions

​-Fill dewar with liquid nitrogen

-Cool superconductor in styrofoam boat

-Place superconductor on radial field magnet

Setup Time5
Operation Time5
Preview Time5
Operation Instructions
Pour liquid nitrogen into styrofoam boat and cool the superconductor until minimal bubbling occurs. Carefully grap superconductor from liquid nitrogen with plastic tweezers and place above the radial field magnet.
ExportableNo
Demo on DimeNo
PIRA 200No
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HazardsCold Hazard - Liquid Nitrogen, Magnets - Strong Magnets Present
Analysis/Information
Category5 Electricity and Magnetism
Subcategory5G - Magnetic Materials
KeywordsMagnet, superconductor, radial field, levitation
Construction Information
 
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tweezers plastic
1
ceramic superconductor
1
liquid nitrogen dewer
1
liquid nitrogen
1
styrofoam shallow dish
1
Magnet, Radial Field
1
blocking plate
1