The MK 1 displays results for the sample, R, and the blank tube, Ro, which are then computed using the calculation formulae above. By using matched magnets and a printed circuit construction for the coil, balance to balance reproducibility is ensured.

• Ease and speed of use, place the sample tube in the balance and get an immediate digital read-out.
• Measurements can be made on a wide anae of diamagnetic and paramagnetic materials.
• The fixed sample tube allows susceptibility measurement of solids, liquids and gases.
• The technique has comparable sensitivity and is as accurate as traditional methods of measurement.
• The cost of the balance is significantly lower than a complete Gouy balance system.
• The instantaneous digital read-out can be used to calculate magnetic susceptibility using a simple equation. This gives significant time savings in both set-up and measurement.
• Small sample size - the balance normally works with a sample weight of around 250mg. but, by using a thin- bore sample tube, as little as 50mg. is required to give an accurate measurement.
• Analogue output. Using a flow cell, allows a chemical reaction resulting in a change of susceptibility to be monitored dynamically.
• This allows new applications to be investigated, for example, redox reactions.
• External power supply. The MSB is a low voltage instrument enhancing the safety aspects by removing high voltage from the detection end in contact with the chemicals.
• The equipment is compact, lightweight and hence easily portable.