Experiments with ferromagnetic fluid (video)

Ferromagnetic fluids are a colloidal solution of magnetic particles in a liquid medium. The result is a liquid that can be influenced by a magnetic field. When using complex magnetic structures, you can get truly amazing processes!


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Despite the name, ferromagnetic fluids do not exhibit ferromagnetic properties, since they do not retain residual magnetization after the disappearance of an external magnetic field. In fact, ferromagnetic fluids are paramagnets and are often called “superparamagnets” because of their high magnetic susceptibility.

Ferromagnetic fluids are used in the manufacture of high-quality acoustic speakers, as well as in the creation of “smart” shock absorbers that can change stiffness in a matter of moments.

Learn more about making these fluids at home.