Is it possible to make water more diamagnetic?

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of making water more diamagnetic and transferring this property to plants. However, it is not possible to change the dimagnetic properties of water as it is a fundamental property of its atomic structure. Adding powdered bismuth to water would not have any effect on the plant's diamagnetic properties.
  • #1
IB Laker
3
0
Is it possible to make water more diamagnetic? If so, how? It would also help if the changes could be transferred to plants to affect the diamagnetic properties of the plant.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
You can't make water more dimagnetic as dimagnetism is a property of the water molecules atomic structure which cannot be changed otherwise you change the nature of the substance.
 
  • #3
rollcast said:
You can't make water more dimagnetic as dimagnetism is a property of the water molecules atomic structure which cannot be changed otherwise you change the nature of the substance.

Could i add powdered bismuth to the water and will the plant take up the bismuth? Or will nothing happen?
 

1. Can water be naturally diamagnetic?

No, water is naturally paramagnetic, meaning it is attracted to magnetic fields. Diamagnetic materials, on the other hand, are repelled by magnetic fields.

2. Is it possible to artificially make water diamagnetic?

Yes, it is possible to make water diamagnetic by adding certain substances to it, such as paramagnetic salts or magnetic nanoparticles. However, the effect is usually very small and not practical for large-scale use.

3. How does making water diamagnetic affect its properties?

Making water diamagnetic does not significantly change its physical or chemical properties. It may slightly alter its surface tension and viscosity, but these changes are not noticeable in everyday use.

4. Can making water diamagnetic have any practical applications?

While the effect of making water diamagnetic is not significant enough for practical use, it has been studied for potential applications in fields such as biotechnology and environmental remediation.

5. Are there any potential risks associated with making water diamagnetic?

No, there are no known risks associated with making water diamagnetic. The substances used to make water diamagnetic are non-toxic and the effect is minimal, so it does not pose any danger to human health or the environment.

Similar threads

  • Electromagnetism
Replies
2
Views
1K
Replies
3
Views
133
Replies
2
Views
1K
Replies
6
Views
2K
Replies
11
Views
2K
Replies
7
Views
1K
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • Electromagnetism
Replies
2
Views
4K
  • Atomic and Condensed Matter
Replies
5
Views
3K
Replies
1
Views
1K
Back
Top