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antiferromagnetism

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magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature

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Antiferromagnetism Antiferromagnetic ordering main In an antiferromagnet, unlike a ferromagnet, there is a tendency for the intrinsic magnetic moments of neighboring valence electrons to point in opposite directions. Source: Internet

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