antiferromagnetic

(adjective)

Exhibiting antiferromagenetism—a phenomenon, similar to ferromagnetism, in which magnetic domains line up in a regular pattern, but with neighboring electron spins pointing in opposite directions.

Related Terms

  • paramagnetic
  • Chromium
  • amphoteric
  • ligand

Examples of antiferromagnetic in the following topics:

  • Chromium

    • Chromium is remarkable for its magnetic properties: it is the only elemental solid which shows antiferromagnetic ordering at room temperature (and below).
  • The Third Law of Thermodynamics and Absolute Energy

    • Only ferromagnetic, antiferromagnetic, and diamagnetic materials can satisfy this condition.
  • Electron Configurations and Magnetic Properties of Ions

    • ., spin-glass behavior and antiferromagnetism).
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