Here's a bit more about it:
* Ferromagnetism: Materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt exhibit ferromagnetism below their Curie temperature. This means they can be permanently magnetized.
* Paramagnetism: Above the Curie temperature, these materials become paramagnetic, meaning they lose their permanent magnetization and are only weakly attracted to a magnetic field.
* Thermal Agitation: As the temperature of a ferromagnetic material increases, the thermal energy of the atoms increases. This energy disrupts the alignment of magnetic domains, leading to a decrease in magnetization.
Examples:
* Iron's Curie temperature is around 770°C (1418°F).
* Nickel's Curie temperature is around 358°C (676°F).
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