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Lanthanide Al-Ni base Ericsson cycle magnetic refrigerants

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OSTI ID:131919

A magnetic refrigerant for a magnetic refrigerator using the Ericsson thermodynamic cycle comprises DyAlNi and (Gd{sub 0.54}Er{sub 0.46})AlNi alloys having a relatively constant {Delta}Tmc over a wide temperature range. 16 figs.

Research Organization:
Iowa State University
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
Assignee:
Iowa State Univ. Research Foundation, Inc., Ames, IA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,462,610/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-088,881
OSTI ID:
131919
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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