Questions about Curie Temperature Characteristics

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The Curie temperature of ferromagnetic materials is not constant and can be influenced by external factors, such as the presence of a strong magnetic field. While the intrinsic Curie temperature is primarily determined by the magnetic interactions between atoms, external magnetic fields can qualitatively increase the Curie temperature by promoting atomic order. This phenomenon is particularly relevant for materials like iron, where environmental conditions can play a role in magnetic behavior.

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Is the curie temperature of a ferromagnetic material constant? Are there any factors that will raise it or lower it? For instance, what happens if my piece of iron is already in a strong magnetic field? Is the curie temperate higher, then?
 
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I am a layman of magnetism. Curie temperature comes from strong magnetic interaction between atoms so the environment condition has less effects on it, I assume. However strong magnetic field in environment would help atoms to have orders and raise Curie temperature at least qualitatively.
 
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