Gadolinium has been in the news quite a bit in recent months due to its potential link to serious side effects in patients when it’s used in MRI’s and MRA’s. These side effects typically strike those patients with kidney problems. However, gadolinium is being used in other ways, and according to Plenty Magazine, one of these uses could prove to be quite beneficial – energy-efficient refrigeration.
“If you follow developments in the world of magnetic refrigeration—and who doesn’t?—you’ll know that the idea has been around for a while. Basically it works because certain types of material (typically the element gadolinium, which for various reasons I don’t understand, is best suited to the task) produce heat when magnetized. When the magnet is removed from the material it becomes cold again. The heat that’s been generated is then transferred to a liquid and pumped out of the box, while the inside stays cold.”
Even though this could be encouraging news, it doesn’t change the fact that gadolinium has been linked to injuries all over the world. If you have been injured as a result of having gadolinium injected into your system, contact the gadolinium lawyers at Williams Kherkher for a free consultation either by using the link provided or by calling (866) 950-9000.
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1 Sandra // Oct 2, 2007 at 8:01 pm
How soon after exposure to gadolinium would an injury be noted.
2 Sandra // Oct 10, 2007 at 8:01 pm
If gadolinium is used as a coolant in refrigerators, would it be hazardous to people using the refrigerator?
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