Magnetic Refrigeration

Sarah E. Anglin 2 December, 2008 ME 3322

Magnetocaloric Effect

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Curie Point

Ferromagnetic to Paramagnetic

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Materials

Gd5Si4 Gd5Si2Ge2

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Current Research
Early 1990s Environmental Policy Advantages and Disadvantages

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Works Cited

Bowman, Mark. "The Big Chill." 17 Apr. 1998. Ames Laboratory. 14 Nov. 2008 <http://www.ameslab.gov/news/inquiry/fall97/bigc hill.html>. Magnetic Refrigeration. Chemical Engineering and Mineral Resources. 19 Dec. 2002. West Virginia University. 14 Nov. 2008 <http://www.che.cemr.wvu.edu/publications/projec ts/prod_design/magnetic_refrigerator.pdf>.