What type of substances would make better permanent magnets, ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic? Justify your answer.

Explanation

Ferromagnetic substances make better permanent magnets than ferrimagnetic substances. The metal ions of a ferromagnetic substance are grouped into small regions known as domains and these are randomly oriented. Under the influence of the applied magnetic field, all domains are oriented in the direction of the magnetic field and as a result, a strong magnetic field is produced. The ferromagnetic substance behaves as a magnet. This characteristic of the domians persists even when the external magnetic field is removed. This imparts permanent magnetic character to these substances. However, this property is lacking in ferrimagnetic substances. Therefore ferromegnetic substances are better magnets.