Is the Magnetisation of Ferromagnetic Materials Thermodynamically Reversible?

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The discussion centers on whether the magnetization of ferromagnetic materials is thermodynamically reversible, based on a specific definition of reversibility. It posits that for a process to be reversible, there must be a way to return the system and environment to their initial states. The Curie temperature is mentioned as a critical point where heating affects magnetization. Participants are invited to share their opinions on this thermodynamic perspective. The conversation highlights the complexity of defining reversibility in the context of magnetization processes.
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I wonder if the process of magnetisation of ferromagnetic material is reversible in
a thermodynamic sense according to the following definition of reversibility?

Reversible process - let's assume that initial state of the system
was a, initial state of the environment was b and final state of the system and
environment was a' and b' appropriately. If there exists a process which
changes the state of full system (considered system + environment)
form (a',b') to (a,b) the process is said to be reversible.
(This definition allows the reverse process to completely different then the one
which change the state of the system.)

What are your opinions about it?
 
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If you heat it up hot enough you will reach the curie temp.
 
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