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A New Knowledge of Water Magnetism Phenomenon

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The phenomenon of magnetization of water by an electromagnetic field (EMF) represented a major challenge in the current research. The aim of this work is to improve the efficiency of the electromagnetic device and make the magnetic treatment as efficient as possible. In other words, the characterizations of the parameters that influence the process of magnetization of tap water (TW) were investigated. The Aqua-4D device generates an EMF playing the role of an external impulse, which will influence the magnetization of TW with a speed of 0.2 m / s, T = 26.5° C and pH = 8.25. The circulation of TW under the effect of the EMF generates magnetized water. The parameters were estimated after stopping the EMF. The magnetization time of water was monitored by the Kobra interface using the software Latis pro. It was shown that the magnetization time of the treated water persisted about 15 h, the magnetization time is strongly influenced by temperature, salinity, velocity but the pH has no influence on the magnetization time. The water molecules represented a major challenge in the current research.

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We would like to thank company Planet Horizons Technologies SA (Switzerland), to provide assistance in Aqua-4D electromagnetic processing equipment.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Laboratory Applied Materials, Faculty of Sciences-Ben M’sik, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco

    Redouane Mghaiouini & Abdeslam El Bouari

  2. Department of Physic, Condensed Matter Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco

    Redouane Mghaiouini & Mohamed Monkade

  3. Department of Chemistry, Molecular Modeling and Spectroscopy Research Team, Faculty of Sciences, Chouaïb Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco

    Mohammed Salah

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Mghaiouini, R., Salah, M., Monkade, M. et al. A New Knowledge of Water Magnetism Phenomenon. Arab J Sci Eng 47, 1129–1136 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-05750-0

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