paramagnetism

[ˌpærəʊˈmæɡnətɪzəm]

paramagnetism Definition

the property of being weakly attracted to a magnetic field, due to the presence of unpaired electrons..

Using paramagnetism: Examples

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  • Example

    Paramagnetism is exhibited by substances such as aluminum, platinum, and manganese.

  • Example

    The paramagnetism of the material was measured using a magnetic susceptibility balance.

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Summary: paramagnetism in Brief

Paramagnetism [ˌpærəʊˈmæɡnətɪzəm] is the property of being weakly attracted to a magnetic field due to the presence of unpaired electrons. It is exhibited by substances such as aluminum, platinum, and manganese.