Abstract
Weak magnetic fields produced by the combustion of pure metal and metal/metal-oxide powders in Rowing oxygen were measured by High-Tc Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (SQUIDs). Two qualitatively different types of magnetic signals were observed for various reactions. The combustion of Nb, Cr, and Co generates a slowly oscillating field, while the combustion of Zr, Hf, Mn, Ti, Mg, and Fe generates a slowly oscillating field on which rapid oscillations are superimposed. The magnetic power spectra for these reactions scales as a power-law up to 100 Hz with an exponent between 0·64 and 0·96. This suggests that the magnetic field oscillations are generated by stochastic current fluctuations over a wide range of time scales. This may result from fluctuations in either the instantaneous shape and/or the velocity of the reaction zone. A simple electromagnetic model is used to predict the qualitative features observed in our experiments.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
