A device for detection of magnetic permeability (μ) or, alternatively, relative magnetic permeability (μr) or, alternatively relative magnetic susceptibility (μr-) of a sample is described. The device comprises a sample chamber having at least one opening for introduction of a sample or a sample container holding a sample and an electronic circuit. The device also comprises a coil surrounding said sample chamber, and also an electronic circuit adapted to measure the inductance of said coil. The sample chamber, coil and at least one component of the electronic circuit are placed in a temperature controlled zone. Said at least one component in said electronic circuit is/are selected from the group consisting of capacitors, sensors, precision voltage references, precision regulators, low pass and or high pass filters.