Material Science/ Solid State Chemistry- Curie Point of Nickel

Curie Point of Nickel

Description: Nickel samples are heated above their Curie temperature and are no longer ferromagnetic. This demonstration is also available on JCE Solid State Resources CD-Rom Source: Ellis, A. et al. Teaching General Chemistry: A Material Source Companion Year: 1993 Vol: N/A Page: 34 Keywords: Nickel samples, Curie temperature, Ferromagnetism Rating:

Hazard: Some

Flammability hazard
Burn hazard

Effectiveness: Average

Good connection from demo to course material
Results are observable without guidance
Mild effects are seen by audience
Time to results is low

Difficulty: Medium

Some intermediate steps to results
Demos at non-standard conditions
Use of flammable materials
Some careful manipulations required

Safety Precautions:

Eye protection required
Thermal gloves required
Perform in a well-ventilated area
Perform on a heat resistant surface
ABC fire extinguisher on hand

Class: Solid State Chemistry Division: Material Science

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