Elements by Magnetic Type

Magnetic type classifies materials by their response to an applied magnetic field. Diamagnetic materials, typically having no unpaired electrons, develop a weak induced moment opposing the field. Paramagnetic materials have at least one unpaired electron and are attracted into the field. In crystalline solids, cooperative alignment of magnetic moments gives rise to ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism, or ferrimagnetism.

Data available for 86 of 118 elements. Most common: Paramagnetic (48 elements).