Magnetic Susceptibility Instrumentation

The measurement of magnetic susceptibility is a useful technique in a wide range of applications including industrial processes, mineral exploration, geological survey, archaeology and palaeomagnetics.

Bartington instruments designs and manufactures products that allow magnetic susceptibility measurements to be performed in a variety of different environments, from a  research laboratory to a remote drilling location.

MS3 Magnetic Susceptibility Meter
The MS3 Magnetic Susceptibility Meter is a new instrument, offering a wider measurement range (up to 26 SI) than the MS2 Meter. Additional features include a selectable measurement period and a USB or RS232 interface. The MS3 is an ideal instrument for soil, rock, powder and liquid samples in geoscience, iron and copper ore process monitoring, and many other industrial applications.   

The MS3 is now recommended for new purchasers of laboratory based magnetic susceptibility systems. Support for the MS2 field probes will be added in early 2010.

For full details, please go to MS3 product page.

MS2 Magnetic Susceptibility System
The MS2 system comprises a meter together with one of a wide range of individually calibrated sensors for measuring the magnetic susceptibility of soils and rocks, in both the field and laboratory. It has become regarded as an international standard for magnetic susceptibility measurements in environmental sciences.

Download our detailed application notes on use of the MS2 System
English version or Chinese version

BSS-02B Borehole Magnetic Susceptibility Sonde
The BSS-02B magnetic susceptibility borehole sonde is used in mineral exploration, particularly for discrimination of kimberlites in diamond exploration, and for stratigraphic correlation to depths of 6000 metres.
The sonde has a diameter of 43mm, and is designed and calibrated for a 50mm borehole. Rated for operation at 120°C and 10,000psi.