spiking of ferrofluids Ferrofluids Spiking - It is a version of the Rayleigh-Taylor instability. This is an instability of an interface between two fluids of different densities which occurs when the lighter fluid is pushing the heavier fluid. Ferrofluids Spiking Redditor Specktagon has a wonderful analogy. This happens because maple syrup layer is [...]
20 Awesome Ferrofluid Facts - Ferrofluid is novel concept and an awesome one. Though there is still much to explore about ferrofluid, below are some ferrofluid facts that confirm its awesomeness. Awesome Ferrofluid: Awesome-ferrofluid-Facts 1 Steve Papell of NASA developed the fluid in the 1960’s in response to the need for moving fuel in [...]
Ferrofluids FAQ - What is Ferrofluids ? A ferrofluid (from the Latin ferrum, meaning iron) is a liquid which becomes strongly polarised in the presence of a magnetic field. It is a colloidal mixture comprising extremely small magnetic particles suspended in a synthetic oil. The particles are coated with a a soap or detergent to prevent [...]
