Table 2.
The rough comparison of important parameters of different measurement methods like measurable properties and sample conditions.
| Method | Measurable properties | Sample conditions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase | Geometry | ||
| VSM | H, B, H c, B r, J, μ, T C | Amorphous, polycrystalline, nanocrystal | Bulk, powder, thin film |
| SQUID | H, B, H c, B r, J, μ, T C | Amorphous, polycrystalline, nanocrystal | Bulk, powder, thin film |
| Torque magnetometer | K (anisotropy constant) | Amorphous, polycrystalline, nanocrystal | Bulk, nanoparticle, single crystal |
| Helmholtz coil | J | Polycrystal | Bulk |
| Coercimeter | H c | Ferromagnetic metal | Bulk |