Magnetic Soap - Just Because We Can

Monday, January 23, 2012 - 20:00 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists have developed a soap composed of iron rich salts dissolved in water that responds to a magnetic field when placed in solution.  That's right, magnetic soap.But there is a practical side. The generation of this property in a fully functional soap could calm concerns over the use of soaps in oil-spill clean ups and improve industrial cleaning products. read more

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