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Paramagnetism is a form of magnetism that occurs in materials that are weakly attracted by an external magnetic field. This phenomenon is due to the presence of unpaired electrons in the material's atomic structure, which generate a magnetic moment. When an external magnetic field is applied, these magnetic moments align with the field, resulting in a net magnetization of the material.

Paramagnetic materials are characterized by their low susceptibility to magnetization, meaning they are only weakly attracted to a magnetic field. This susceptibility is typically on the order of 10^-5 to 10^-3, which is much lower than that of ferromagnetic materials. Examples of paramagnetic materials include oxygen, aluminum, and platinum.

The paramagnetic behavior of a material can be described by the Curie's law, which states that the magnetization of a paramagnetic material is directly proportional to the applied magnetic field and inversely proportional to the temperature. This law is valid only for temperatures well above the material's Curie temperature, where the thermal energy is sufficient to overcome the magnetic interactions between the atomic moments.

Paramagnetism is an important phenomenon in various fields, including materials science, physics, and chemistry. It plays a crucial role in the design and development of magnetic materials, as well as in the understanding of magnetic properties in biological systems. Additionally, paramagnetic materials find applications in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), where they are used as contrast agents to enhance the visibility of certain tissues in the body.