If you add salt to liquid nitrogen,would it turn into a superconductor?

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The discussion centers on the interaction between salt and liquid nitrogen (LN2) in the context of superconductivity. It is established that adding salt to LN2 does not result in superconductivity, as only specific materials can achieve this state at LN2 temperatures. Furthermore, superconductors exhibit the Meissner effect, repelling magnetic fields rather than being attracted to magnets.

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I was wondering also if you put a magnet above it, then lifted the magnet up,would the nitrogen and salt come up too?
 
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Unfortunately not. Only a few special materials become superconducting at LN2 temperatures and salt isn't one of them.
In addition superconductors aren't attracted to magnets - they tend to repel magnetic fields.
 

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