Is paramagnetized liquid oxygen itself a magnet?

In summary, when liquid oxygen is placed in a magnetic field, it exhibits magnetization proportional to the strength of the field. However, due to its paramagnetic nature, it cannot be considered a magnet by the official definition, as it does not retain magnetization once removed from the field. It is still unclear whether it emits its own magnetic field while immersed in a larger magnetic field.
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1. When liquid oxygen, being paramagnetic, is placed in a magnetic field it possesses magnetization in direct proportion to the field strength.



2. Does this mean that it emits a magnetic field and is itself a magnet while in this field



3. or is it just a part of the larger magnetic field it is immersed in?
 
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I believe because liquid oxygen is paramagnetic, and not ferromagnetic, it cannot be called a magnet. But this depends on your definition of a magnet. I think the official definition is that a magnet must hold a persistent magnetisation, which oxygen would not do once removed from a magnetic field.
 
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Yes, But does it have its own magnetic field while in the larger magnetic field?
 

1. What is paramagnetized liquid oxygen?

Paramagnetized liquid oxygen is a form of liquid oxygen that has been exposed to a strong magnetic field, causing its molecules to align and produce a weak magnetic field.

2. Is paramagnetized liquid oxygen a magnet?

No, paramagnetized liquid oxygen itself is not a magnet. It only exhibits weak magnetic properties due to its alignment in a magnetic field.

3. Can paramagnetized liquid oxygen attract other objects?

Yes, paramagnetized liquid oxygen can attract other objects weakly due to its alignment in a magnetic field. However, its magnetic properties are not strong enough to be considered a magnet.

4. How is paramagnetized liquid oxygen different from regular liquid oxygen?

Paramagnetized liquid oxygen is different from regular liquid oxygen in that it has been exposed to a strong magnetic field, causing its molecules to align and produce a weak magnetic field. Regular liquid oxygen does not possess any magnetic properties.

5. Can the magnetic properties of paramagnetized liquid oxygen be reversed?

Yes, the magnetic properties of paramagnetized liquid oxygen can be reversed if the liquid is no longer exposed to a strong magnetic field. Once the molecules return to their random orientation, the liquid will no longer exhibit any magnetic properties.

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