Calculating Magnetic Moment of Nickel per Kg

In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of the magnetic moment per kilogram of nickel, given its atomic magnetic moment and atomic weight. The use of density and Avogadro's number are mentioned in relation to finding the mass of one atom of nickel and the number of atoms in 1kg.
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Homework Statement



For nickel, which has an atomic magnetic moment of 0.61 and an atomic weight of 58.7, calculate the magnetic moment per kilogram of the material

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The Attempt at a Solution



Do I not need density to use formula for saturation magnetization and manulipate to work out magnetic monent?
 
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You don't need the density as you don't need a volume.

How many atoms of nickel are there in 1kg?

If the magnetic moments are all aligned, ...
 
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Ok do I use avogardos number? Multiply that by atomic weight and divide into 1kg? Thanks for reply
 
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Not in the way you described it, but yes you'll need the Avogadro number.
 
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Cracking up, solution please
 
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An atom of nickel has a mass of 58.7 u.
What is the mass of 1u, expressed in kg? Or alternatively, the mass of 1kg, expressed in u?
As a result of that, what is the mass of one atom of nickel in kg?
How many atoms do you need for 1kg?
 
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Thanks!
 

1. How do you calculate the magnetic moment of nickel per kg?

To calculate the magnetic moment of nickel per kg, you will need to know the number of nickel atoms present in 1 kg of nickel. You can then use the formula: magnetic moment = (number of nickel atoms * magnetic moment of each atom) / mass of 1 kg of nickel.

2. What is the magnetic moment of a single nickel atom?

The magnetic moment of a single nickel atom is 0.6 Bohr magnetons (µB). This value is a unit used to measure the magnetic moment of an atom.

3. How many nickel atoms are present in 1 kg of nickel?

The number of nickel atoms present in 1 kg of nickel can be calculated using Avogadro's number, which is approximately 6.022 x 10^23 atoms/mol. Therefore, 1 kg of nickel (which has a molar mass of 58.69 g/mol) would contain approximately 1.024 x 10^25 nickel atoms.

4. Can the magnetic moment of nickel per kg vary?

Yes, the magnetic moment of nickel per kg can vary depending on the purity of the nickel sample and the presence of any impurities or other elements in the sample. It can also vary depending on the temperature and pressure conditions.

5. What are the practical applications of calculating the magnetic moment of nickel per kg?

The magnetic moment of nickel per kg is an important factor in determining the magnetic properties of materials and can be useful in designing and manufacturing magnetic materials, as well as in understanding the behavior of magnetic materials in different environments.

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