Curie point

Noun

Meaning

the temperature above which a ferromagnetic substance loses its ferromagnetism and becomes paramagnetic

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Examples

Gadolinium becomes ferromagnetic at below 16 °C (Curie point). Source: Internet

At the Curie point temperature, the dielectric constant drops sufficiently to allow the formation of potential barriers at the grain boundaries, and the resistance increases sharply with temperature. Source: Internet

Below the Curie point temperature, the high dielectric constant prevents the formation of potential barriers between the crystal grains, leading to a low resistance. Source: Internet

Gadolinium is paramagnetic at room temperature, with a ferromagnetic Curie point of 20 °C. citation Paramagnetic ions, such as gadolinium, enhance nuclear relaxation rates. Source: Internet

Since both conductors are non-magnetic, there is no Curie point and thus no abrupt change in characteristics. Source: Internet

More complex Curie-point irons circulate a high-frequency AC current through the tip, using magnetic physics to direct heating only where the surface of the tip drops below the Curie point. Source: Internet

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