sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to Solarpunk technology@slrpnk.net · 4 months agoWhy This Fridge Uses Magnets Instead of Freonyoutube.comexternal-linkmessage-square3linkfedilinkarrow-up119arrow-down11
arrow-up118arrow-down1external-linkWhy This Fridge Uses Magnets Instead of Freonyoutube.comsabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to Solarpunk technology@slrpnk.net · 4 months agomessage-square3linkfedilink
minus-squareMysteriousSophon21@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up1·3 months agoYep, it’s pretty fascinating - the magnetocaloric effect causes certain materials to heat up when magnetized and cool down when demagnetized, so they can create a heat pump wihtout traditional refrigerants.
Magnetocaloric cooling.
Yep, it’s pretty fascinating - the magnetocaloric effect causes certain materials to heat up when magnetized and cool down when demagnetized, so they can create a heat pump wihtout traditional refrigerants.