Field dependent shape variation of magnetic fluid droplets on magnetic dots |
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Authors: | Chiun-Peng Lee Shu-Ting YangZung-Hang Wei |
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Institution: | Department of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan |
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Abstract: | The morphology of magnetic fluid droplets on magnetic thin film dots is studied experimentally, including the aspect ratio and the contact angle variation of the droplets. Under a uniform external magnetic field, the droplet's aspect ratio increases with the external field and with the diameter of the magnetic dot due to the concentrated magnetic flux inside the magnetic fluid droplet. Similar to the electrical wetting phenomenon, the induced magnetic dipoles in the magnetic film and in the magnetic fluid near the solid–liquid interface change the solid–liquid interfacial tension, and in consequence reduce the apparent contact angle of the magnetic fluid droplet. |
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Keywords: | Magnetic droplet Contact angle Magnetic thin film |
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