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GCR Paleomagnetics Lab

GCR Paleomagnetics Lab

 

 

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Layout of the Paleomagnetism Lab in GCR B140.

 

Overview

Shipboard paleomagnetists conduct paleomagnetic and rock magnetic measurements of recovered rocks and sediment for a variety of studies, such as those on magnetostratigraphy, geomagnetism, tectonics, and environmental change. Typically measurements are conducted on the archive half of each core using the 2G Enterprises 760-4K Superconducting Rock Magnetometer (SRM). In addition, discrete samples (~6-10 cm3 paleomagnetic cubes or mini-cores) may be taken from the working half of cores for additional measurements using the SRM or spinner magnetometers as well as other instruments in the lab.

Superconducting Rock Magnetometer (SRM)

AGICO JR-6A Spinner Magnetometer

ASC Scientific IM10 and IM10-30 Impulse Magnetizer

D-TECH D-2000 Alternating-Field (AF) Demagnetizer

Kappabridge KLY-4 (Magnetic Susceptibility Meter)

Kappabridge MFK2-FA (Magnetic Susceptibility Meter)

Bartington Magnetic Susceptibility Loop Meter

ASC Scientific Thermal Demagnetizer

Manual provided with use.

Paleomagnetism Lab Support Equipment and Software

 

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