Gadolinium dropping from a magnet as it warms past its Curie temperature, losing all magnetism

Gadolinium dropping from a magnet as it warms past its Curie temperature, losing all magnetism

A short silent video about Gadolinium (Gd), element 64, lanthanide. Gadolinium is used as a contrast agent in MRI scans and has unusual magnetic properties.

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  • Gadolinium dropping from a magnet as it warms past its Curie temperature, losing all magnetism (this video)

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