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A ferrite is a type of ceramic compound that exhibits ferromagnetic properties. These materials are typically composed of iron oxides combined with other metallic elements. Ferrites are known for their high electrical resistance, which makes them suitable for applications where eddy currents need to be minimized. This property is a key distinction from metals like iron, which are electrically conductive.

The ferromagnetic nature of ferrites means they can be strongly magnetized by an external magnetic field and retain a significant portion of that magnetism after the field is removed. This characteristic is fundamental to their use in various electronic and magnetic components.

Common applications for ferrites include inductors, transformers, magnetic cores, permanent magnets, and radio frequency suppression components. Their ability to concentrate magnetic flux and their insulating properties make them ideal for high-frequency circuits. Different types of ferrites exist, each with specific compositions and properties tailored for particular uses. For example, soft ferrites are easily magnetized and demagnetized, making them suitable for transformer cores, while hard ferrites are more difficult to demagnetize and are used for permanent magnets. The manufacturing process for ferrites involves mixing powders of the constituent oxides and then firing them at high temperatures.