Solid State Phenomena Vols. 233-234

Abstract: The influence of rotation on the magnetization of a suspension of spherical magnetic particles in a uniform magnetic field is investigated theoretically with taking into account the inertial effects. A rotation of a single spherical non-Brownian particle with an embedded magnetic moment under action of a rotational flow of the ambient liquid in an applied uniform magnetic field is considered. The system of equations is obtained that determines the rotation of the particle and the instant orientation of its magnetic dipole moment with taking into account both the inertia of the particles and that of the dispersion liquid of the suspension. The magnetization vector of a suspension of non-Brownian spherical magnetic particles is found for the suspension rotating in a uniform constant magnetic field and for that rotating in a sufficiently weak uniform alternating magnetic field. The system of equations is obtained for the function of distribution over the orientations of the magnetic dipole moments for a suspension of Brownian spherical magnetic particles rotating in a uniform magnetic field. The solution to this system of equations is obtained for a suspension rotating in a sufficiently weak alternating magnetic field. With the use of this solution, the magnetization vector of the suspension is found.

Abstract: We present the theoretical study of the magnetic and thermodynamic properties for the systems with anisotropic magnetic units and results of computer simulations. We focus our attention on the theoretical description of the initial susceptibly and structure factor. An extensive comparison of our theoretical model to the results of molecular dynamics simulations for a wide range of system parameters demonstrated good quantitative and qualitative agreement. As a result, we can say that the macroscopic responses of the systems drastically change with the anisotropy of the microstructural units.

Abstract: Several samples of magnetic hydrogels (also known as ferrogels) are prepared, and their magnetic properties are examined. Polyacrylamide gel is used as the base. Gel matrices are filled with the nanopowder: iron particles with the mean size about 30 nm. The magnetization curves of the samples are measured at different stages of de-swelling. The dependencies of such parameters of magnetization curves as coercive field, remanent magnetization from concentration of magnetic particles in the sample along the process of drying were investigated.

Abstract: The optical properties of colloidal solutions of nanosized magnetite particles in kerosene were studied by optical methods (birefringence and light scattering). The data on the birefringence kinetics in nonstationary magnetic fields is used to determine the size distribution of magnetite particles and aggregates. It is shown that the particle size distribution essentially depends on the type of magnetic moments of the particles and aggregates. Static and dynamic light scattering experiments confirm the conclusion about the existence of a significant fraction of nanoparticles in the form of aggregates with sizes of several tens of nanometers.

Abstract: The results of the study of structures forming in magnetic colloids with magnetized aggregates under the action of an elliptically polarized rotating magnetic field are discussed. When a magnetic colloid layer with magnetized aggregates is affected by an elliptically polarized rotating magnetic field, some ordering of the structural lattice is observed, which is determined by the frequency and orientation of the rotating magnetic field polarization ellipse as well as by the value of an additionally imposed steady magnetic field.

Abstract: The structure properties of a ferrofluid modeled by a bidisperse system of dipolar hardspheres are studied theoretically for the case of zero external field. Analytical expressions are providedfor the pair distribution function (PDF) and structure factor (SF) to within the first order in numberdensity and the second order in dipole-dipole interaction strength. The influence of the granulometriccomposition on the behavior of the PDF and the position of the first peak of the SF is analyzed.

Abstract: The paper deals with the study of the mobility coefficients for the chain aggregates of different structures in quasi-two-dimensional magnetic fluids. Note that the quasi-two-dimensional samples contain rings also, not only chains, but this work is devoted to the investigation of the chain mobility only. We have used the Density Functional Theory to obtain the equilibrium concentrations for chain aggregates of different structures. When we know the concentrations we can obtain the mobility coefficients of chains.

Abstract: The thermodynamic properties of a ferrofluid modeled by a bidisperse system of dipolar hard spheres in the absence of external magnetic field are investigated using theory and simulations. The theory is based on the virial expansion of the Helmholtz free energy in terms of particle volume concentration. Comparison between the theoretical predictions and simulation data shows a great agreement of the results.

Abstract: We consider a heavy, incompressible, homogenous, isothermal magnetic fluid between two coaxial cylinders in case of wetting. There is a current-carrying straight wire on the axis of these cylinders. The magnetic fluid is immersed in a non-magnetic liquid with the same density (the case of hydroimponderability). We apply the Langevin law to describe a magnetic fluid magnetization. Using the general analytical solution for any axially symmetric shape of the magnetic fluid free surface in any axisymmetric magnetic field, we investigate the break-up and the rebuilding of the magnetic fluid bridge in case of wetting.

Abstract: In the present work we report the investigation of heat exchange processes at stationary boiling regime of magnetic fluid on a horizontal surface under magnetic field H ≤ 4.2 kA/m. In the presence of uniform magnetic field the specific thermal flow arriving to boiling magnetic fluid increases by 1.5 - 2 times. We offer the mechanism of magnetic field influence on heat exchange intensity in boiling magnetic fluid. The volume, shape and contact area of steam bubbles in horizontal heating surface in magnetic field is studied. The equation, connecting a specific thermal flow, magnetic field gradient and magnetic fluid magnetization in bubble boiling regime of magnetic fluid is written.