Fluid that is a permanent magnet at room temperature?

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There are currently no known fluids that act as permanent magnets at room temperature. The discussion highlights that ferrofluids, while exhibiting magnetic properties, do not maintain these effects permanently. The random orientation of magnetic moments within a fluid prevents the establishment of a stable magnetic field, making the concept of a permanent magnetic fluid unfeasible.

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Is there any fluid that is a permanent magnet at room temperature? (Ferrofluids do not retain their magnetic effect hence temporary).
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ryanuser said:
Hi
Is there any fluid that is a permanent magnet at room temperature? (Ferrofluids do not retain their magnetic effect hence temporary).
Thanks

HI I couldn't imagine or know of any fluid that could be a permanent magnet at any temperature
The continuous random orientation of the magnet moments of the particles in a fluid would negate
the possibility of an orderly magnetic field being formed

Dave
 

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