Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 General Information
The KT-10 v2 is an advanced hand-held magnetic susceptibility meter. The KT-10 v2
was developed as a joint venture between Terraplus Inc., a geophysical instrument
supplier located in Richmond Hill, Ontario (Canada), and Georadis S.R.O., a Czech
Republic based design and manufacturing company.
The KT-10 v2 is best utilized for obtaining accurate and precise measurements from
outcrops, drill cores and rock samples. The KT-10 v2 is capable of measuring uneven
rock surfaces and is well suited for automated drill-core logging with a digitally recorded
scanning mode.
With its leading edge technology, the KT-10 v2 offers high sensitivity, higher operational
comfort and excellent communication capabilities.
IMPORTANT:
Your KT-10 v2 meter is calibrated at the factory and a periodic
calibration is not required.
1.2 Operating Principle and Theory
1.2.1 Theory
Magnetic susceptibility
is defined as the degree to which a substance can be magnetized.
In mathematical terms, it is the ratio
k
of the intensity of the magnetization
I
to the
magnetic field
H
that is responsible for the magnetization, i.e.
kH = I
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