Magnetic Induction in Iron, and Other Metals (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sir James Alfred Ewing

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331953706 ISBN 13: 9780331953701

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understanding how stress changes magnetism in iron and other metals.

This exploration explains how applying and removing load alters magnetic behavior, sometimes in subtle ways and other times with striking changes in how the material responds to magnetic fields. The discussion centers on experiments and observed effects that reveal hysteresis in both magnetic susceptibility and related properties.

Drawing on classic studies, the text shows how the curve of magnetisation can shift depending on prior stress, even when the metal returns to a non-magnetic state. It highlights residual effects, the impact of vibration, and how small molecular changes can lag behind applied forces. The material is presented with clear descriptions of the setups and outcomes, offering a concrete view of the physics behind magnetism in iron and similar metals.

• How loading, unloading, and prior stress influence magnetisation curves and susceptibility
• Evidence of hysteresis in magnetic and thermo-electric properties under stress
• Effects of demagnetisation, vibration, and reloading on magnetic behavior
• The link between mechanical stress and irreversible molecular changes in metals

Ideal for readers seeking a foundational look at how mechanical history shapes magnetic properties in iron and related materials.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331953706
• ISBN 13: 9780331953701
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 440