Eddy Currents and Iron Ore Repulsion 1

[heieup]

Would it be possible to use Eddy currents to repel iron ore mix, and hence reduce build up in distribution chutes and hoppers ?

 

[DougMSOE]

This will not work because the iron ore is attracted by the magnetic field of the eddy currents.

 

[jbartos]

Suggestion: Ideally, hoppers and chutes should be made of diamagnetic materials or at least with sufficiently thick layers of diamagnetic materials.