Does temperature effect how easily something is magnetized?

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Temperature significantly affects magnetization, with lower temperatures generally allowing magnetic domains to align more effectively due to reduced movement. Higher temperatures can lead to increased mobility of these domains, potentially making it easier to align them but also risking loss of magnetization. Cooling a magnet tends to enhance its strength by maintaining domain alignment. The discussion references Curie's law and the concept of Curie temperature, indicating that temperature plays a crucial role in magnetism. Overall, the relationship between temperature and magnetization is complex, with both heating and cooling influencing magnetic properties.
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Say if a certain substance is heated to 500 K is it easier to magnetize than if it were at any lower temperature?

Does temp effect the duration of magnetism?
 
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In terms of temperature affecting magnetism, I'm pretty sure the domains will align in a better fashion if they are moving less (lower temperature).
 
kitoper said:
In terms of temperature affecting magnetism, I'm pretty sure the domains will align in a better fashion if they are moving less (lower temperature).

But at higher temps the domains are more free to move and more easily aligned? No?
 
Whether or not the magnet can be magnetized more easily at higher temperatures is beyond me. I am rather sure, however, that cooling a magnet allows the domains to maintain alignment thus increasing it's strength.
 
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