Electromagnetic effect on gases

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The discussion centers on the electromagnetic effects on gases, particularly focusing on whether gases like H2 and O2 physically move under electromagnetic fields. It explores theoretical and practical implications, including the behavior of different gases in response to magnetic fields.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about research on the electromagnetic effects on gases, specifically asking if H2 gas moves under electromagnetic fields.
  • Another participant states that H2, being a neutral and non-polar molecule, does not respond to electric fields unless ionization occurs and is only very slightly repelled by magnetic fields.
  • A subsequent reply references MRI technology, suggesting that while H2 in water can be aligned by strong magnetic fields, it questions whether gaseous H2 can be moved similarly and asks about other gases that might respond to superconducting magnetic fields.
  • Another participant poses a question regarding the force acting on O2 molecules in a 1 Tesla magnetic field and requests formulas for calculating the velocity and force on these molecules.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the movement of gases under electromagnetic fields, with some asserting that H2 does not move while others explore the potential for movement in different contexts or with other gases. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific effects on O2 and other gases.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the dependence on the strength of the electromagnetic field, the specific properties of the gases in question, and the lack of consensus on the applicability of existing formulas to the scenarios presented.

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Are there any research or paper regarding electromagnetic effect on gases. For example does H2 gas physically move under electromagnetic field?
 
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H2, being both a neutral and non-polar molecule, doesn't respond to electric fields unless they are high enough to ionize the molecule. In addition, it is a weak diamagnetic material and is very, very slightly repelled by a magnetic field. For most practical purposes, no, H2 gas doesn't move under the influence of electromagnetic fields.
 
Thank you for your reply. MRI scanning machines use superconducting electromagnets to align the H2 molecules in a human body in water form. So with super conducting high magnetic ( as even mentioned by you in your earlier reply) is it possible to move the H2 in gaseous form. If No then are any other paramagnetic/diamagnetic gases able to move (attract/repel) under superconducting magnetic fields. Actually a video online has explained this, The link is " https://www.khanacademy.org/science...ions-jay-sal/v/paramagnetism-and-diamagnetism" seeing this video i was wondering if any gases move due to electromagnetic effect ( high field probably)?
 
In a field of 1 Tesla at what velocity will oxygen gas molecules be pulled? What is the force acting on O2 molecules. Do we have any formula to calculate this?
 

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