High Temp and Magnets

[caravoy]

I've done a bit of research on the effect of temp on a material's magnetism, but I really need yes or no answer. Is is pointless to try to pick up an iron piece that is around 1600 deg F with a magnet. The curie temp is 1420 deg F so iron's ferromagnetism disappears, but paramagnetism remains. Can I exploit paramagnetism to achieve the same ends? Thanks.

 

[EdStainless]

You could defect the path of iron particles, but you will not be able to pick them up. The para forces are less than the mass.

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Corrosion never sleeps, but it can be managed.

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[MagMike]

As EdStainless said, a paramagnetic material will not be attracted to a magnet in any measurable sense.

Just wanted to mention: If you had planned to use a permanent magnet to pick up the iron, the magnet would demagnetize when brought near-to or in-contact with the iron at that temperature. The Curie point of Alnico is 1580 degF.

 

[EdStainless]

I presumed that the magnet would be cooled.

These effects are fun to play with. Some liquid gases have similar properties.

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Corrosion never sleeps, but it can be managed.

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[caravoy]

EdStainless, MagMike:
Thanks for your help.