Is the inner core of earth affected by the moon?

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The inner core of the Earth is indeed affected by the Moon's gravitational pull, which causes slight distortions in the Earth's structure. This gravitational influence is consistent with the effects observed throughout the Earth. The discussion raises a question regarding the thermal properties of iron-nickel alloys compared to iron-sulfur combinations, but no definitive conclusions are provided on this matter.

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If so, how??
 
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Also, would an Iron-nickel alloy stay hot longer than a iron-sulfer combo?
 
Only by the gravitational pull, like the rest of the Earth is. This distorts it very slightly, just like the rest of the Earth is distorted very slightly by its pull.

Not sure about the 2nd question.
 

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