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For Refrigeration Problems, a Magnetically Attractive Solution (2 of 2)

Caption: A magnetocaloric material heats up when magnetized (b); if cooled and then demagnetized (c), its temperature drops dramatically (d). NIST scientists may have found a way to use magnetocalorics in your fridge.

Credit: Credit: Talbott, NIST

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