Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals I
Comparing the Specific Heat of Metals II
Paramagnetism of Transition Metal Salts
Computer NaCl Crystal Cleavage
Octahedral, Hexagonal, and Tetrahedral Shapes
Thermoluminescent Sodium Chloride
Jars of Sand Representing Electron Flow in a Band
Temperature Dependence on Resistance
Thermal Conductivity of Metals
Glycerine Tube Representing Hole Energies
Counting Photons Using a Solar Cell
Effect of Pressure on the Melting Point of Ice
Fixed Ball and Stick Crystal Models
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: Solid State Chemistry