SUMMARY
Aluminium is classified as a paramagnetic material due to its unpaired outermost electron, which results in a weak attraction to magnets. The induced magnetic field in aluminium is approximately 10^-5 times that of the external magnetic field. While aluminium does not exhibit the strong magnetic attraction characteristic of ferromagnetic materials like iron, it can still be attracted to a strong magnet under specific conditions.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of paramagnetism and ferromagnetism
- Basic knowledge of atomic structure and electron configuration
- Familiarity with magnetic field concepts
- Awareness of material properties and classifications
NEXT STEPS
- Research the properties of paramagnetic materials
- Explore the differences between ferromagnetism and paramagnetism
- Study the effects of strong magnetic fields on various materials
- Investigate applications of paramagnetic materials in technology
USEFUL FOR
Students of physics, materials scientists, and anyone interested in the properties of metals and their interactions with magnetic fields.