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Not all steels are magnetic (stick to magnets). Austenitic stainless steels are used in non-magnetic applications such as MRI equipment. Only steels that have a significant magnetic component in their composition are attracted to magnets These components are ferrite and/or martensite.As to why these components are attracted by magnets requires an understanding of the atomic structure of the iron atoms contained in the steel. At the simplest levels there is a magnetic field associated with all electrons. In iron these electrons can align themselves with a local stronger magnetic field and exhibit mutual attraction.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoYes, steel sticks to a magnet because it's an alloy of
carbon and iron and iron attaches to magnets.
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Do your fingers stick to a magnet?
No, your fingers cannot stick to a magnet. Only iron or steel objects will stick to a magnet. Your fingers do not have those materials, so it will not stick to a magnet.
Will steel stick to a magnet?
yes, generally stainless steel is magnetic
What makes a magnet stick to a refrigerator?
the refrigerator is iron or steel, therefore the magnet sticks to it.
Does a us silver dollares stick to a magnet?
No. No genuine US coin other than the 1943 steel penny will stick to a magnet. If you have a US coin that sticks to a magnet other than the steel penny, it is a counterfeit.
What materials will a magnet stick to?
Materials that contain iron ore. Iron, steel, tin, etc.
How do you tell what are aluminum wheels?
If the wheels are steel, a magnet will stick. If aluminum, it will not.If the wheels are steel, a magnet will stick. If aluminum, it will not.
Do steel wire screen sticks to magnet?
Steel will stick to magnets, but stainless steel will not.
Do your fingers stick to a magnet?
No, your fingers cannot stick to a magnet. Only iron or steel objects will stick to a magnet. Your fingers do not have those materials, so it will not stick to a magnet.
How do you tell if your wheels are chrome or aluminum.?
Use a magnet. If it sticks it's chrome. If not, it's polished aluminum.
Will steel stick to a magnet?
yes, generally stainless steel is magnetic
Will a magnet stick to galvanized steel?
Yes, a magnet will stick to galvanized steel. Galvanized steel is steel that has been dipped in molten zinc so it comes out with a zinc coating. (The zinc coating inhibits corrosion.) A magnetic can "reach through" this coating and stick to the steel.
What happens when a magnet come near steel?
stick it
What makes a magnet stick to a refrigerator?
the refrigerator is iron or steel, therefore the magnet sticks to it.
Does a us silver dollares stick to a magnet?
No. No genuine US coin other than the 1943 steel penny will stick to a magnet. If you have a US coin that sticks to a magnet other than the steel penny, it is a counterfeit.
How can you tell the difference between ALUMNIUM and stainless steel?
Grab a small magnet. It will stick to stainless steel - it won't stick to aluminum.
Which material Amy be under the plastick coating for the magnet to stick to the board?
cork or steel because steel always stick to a magnet and cork somtimes thats all i know about magnets BYE.........
Will a magnet stick to chrome?
Chrome is not attracted by a magnet. However, chromium is used to coat steel and other metals. Those will stick to a magnet even if separated by a thin layer of chrome.
