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Water Softening – Hard Water and Soft Water With Soap
Effect of Ion-Exchange Resin on Conductivity
Mass Spectrometer Simulation
Description: The influence of a magnet on the path of ferromagnetic bearings of different masses is shown. The heaviest bearings are deflected the least. The lightest bearings are deflected the most. Non-ferrous spheres are not deflected at all. This is related to mass spectrometer operation.
Source: UW Card Catalog
Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Mass spectrometer, Magnet, Iron bearings, Deflection
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Strong magnet
- Highly localized magnetic field
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Moderate reliability
- Time to results is low
Difficulty: Low
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
- Simple procedures
- Some practice recommended
Safety Precautions:
- Avoid localized magnetic fields
- Eye protection required
- Do not expose pacemakers to strong magnetic field.
Class: Analytical Methods, Properties of Substances, Simulations
Division: General, Analytical Chemistry
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