Monday, May 01, 2006

PhysOrg - Towards the magnetic fridge

PhysOrg - Towards the magnetic fridge:
"Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered a material that gives a whole new complexion to the term 'fridge magnet'. When this alloy is placed in a magnetic field, it gets colder. Karl Sandeman and his co-workers think that their material - a blend of cobalt, manganese, silicon and germanium - could help to usher in a new type of refrigerator that is up to 40 percent more energy-efficient than conventional models."
Via Treehugger
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