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Ferrofluid Demonstration

That is some Terminator stuff right there!!

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Added: Jun-24-2012 
By: SplitAtomsSoul
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Tags: Ferrofluid, Demonstration, Awesome, Science, Neodymium Magnets
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  • Electromagnets, modulated feilds, uh huh, yeah, right, pfffft, it's obvious they're in league with the devil. They're witches.
    Just burn them already.

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    • @michael567
      Or dem aliens!

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    • @michael567 You can't just burn them michael, you backward asshole...

      First you have to bind their hands and feet and toss them in to a lake. If they float, they're a witch, and THEN you burn them.

      Sick bastard just wanting to burn everybody willy nilly...

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    • @ST0N3PONY

      Back to the abyss with you, oh foul feathered one.
      You're one of the devils they're in league with, no doubt....

      ****Grabs torch, cross and pitchfork****

      Burn him, too, lads.

      :P

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  • Science is awesome!!

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  • A ferrofluid is a stable colloidal suspension of sub-domain magnetic particles in a liquid carrier. The particles are about 100 Angstroms in size, and are coated with a surfactant to keep the particles from clumping together (even when a magnetic field is applied). By volume, a ferrofluid is about 5% magnetic solids, 10% surfactant, and 85% carrier.

    When no external magnetic field is present, the magnetic moments of the particles are random, and the fluid is not magnetic.

    When an external magn More..

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    • @ommadawn That's very awesome and inspirational video! In the future, magnetics do things we cannot even comprehend! And people doing experiments like these are the possible discoverers of new technology. :)

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    • @FoodPig Used motor oil?

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    • @DemocratWithDerringer essentially its an oil with magnetic particles in it, usually iron based. This is used in high end shocks for cars, introducing a magnetic field cause the fluid to stiffen and provides a stiffer shock, removing the magnetic field softens the shocks making for a more comfortable ride when performance isn't demanded. Been producing these shocks for about 10 years or so now so they will be on the average car in 20 years give or take a few.

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    • @DemocratWithDerringer From an engine with BIG problems.

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  • I'll be back.

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  • science will be real interesting in our lifetimes gents. real interesting.

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  • Oil with iron particles.

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  • Hedgehog t-1000. That's a new one.

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    • @rumplestiltskin Skynet thanks you for your ideas citizen. We consider the extinction of all humans to be our priority. You will be among the last to die for your helpful contributions. Please enjoy your extra 1.8752 minutes of existence.

      If you would be willing to donate .622 minutes of that existence we would be glad to use the hedgehog T-1000 unit you have suggested to facilitate your own demise?

      Yours truly

      T-1 MPU Skynet Inc.

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    • @DemocratWithDerringer lol wtf..

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  • I wish we had this sort of Chemistry at school in the 70's

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  • That would be very, very, very fun to play with.

    Thanks for the cool vid :3

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  • Not too new, in fact there have been some VERY cool displays with this idea.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0BRoy8QlHc&feature=fvwrel

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    • @EmrysM Yes I have seen numerous demonstrations of this stuff...I am thinking about buying some of this stuff to play around with.

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    • @SplitAtomsSoul Just remember to do your tests with the magnet in a container such as a tube or cup so you can remove it quickly without the fluid sticking to it. Otherwise use a rag to absorb the oil and then scrape off the iron. The best option is to have a powerful electromagnet so you can shut it off and have the fluid simply drip off rather than having to deal with a magnet which you cannot control.

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    • @EmrysM Thanks for the advice!

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  • Intelligent, apart from the laughs

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  • Are the magnetic domains in the ferrofluid being forced in to a new space or are they occupying a space made magnetically empty by the external magnetic field?

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  • Beavis!

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