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The adiabatic temperature change upon magnetization, ΔTs, and the field dependent heat capacity of Nd have been measured between 5 K and 40 K in applied magnetic fils up to 7 T in order to assess its potential for use as a magnetic refrigerant in an active magnetic regenerator (AMR). The ΔTs of Nd is proportional to temperature between 4 K and 10 K, with a maximal value of 2.5 K at 7 T and 10 K. Nd thus shows some applicability to AMR use.
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Zimm, C.B., Ratzmann, P.M., Barclay, J.A., Green, G.F., Chafe, J.N. (1990). The Magnetocaloric Effect in Neodymium. In: Reed, R.P., Fickett, F.R. (eds) Advances in Cryogenic Engineering Materials . An International Cryogenic Materials Conference Publication, vol 36. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9880-6_99
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