Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Ferrimagnetic materials are similar to ferromagnets but have two different types of atoms with unequal moments. As a result, they exhibit some net magnetization even without an external field.
Related terms
Antiferromagnetic: Materials where neighboring atomic moments align in opposite directions, resulting in a net magnetization of zero.
Exchange Interaction: The interaction between neighboring magnetic moments that determines the alignment and stability of magnetic materials.
Magnetic Domains: Small regions within a material where the atomic moments are aligned in the same direction, contributing to its overall magnetization.