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        Activation energy of H2+C2H4 reaction is raised from 16,400 to 17,800 cal. by placing under tension Ni-Fe-Co alloy wire used as a catalyst.  The difference is caused by the orientation of the magnetic axis of each magnetic domain from its random distribution.