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I cannot remember for sure, but in an electromagnet, an aluminum core would not have any permeability to add to the electromagnet's strength.

An electromagnet is more efficient when a thicker core is used; it generates more power. The material you use should be prone to magnetism, as in attracted by permanent magnetic apparatuses or the such.

So, an aluminum bar/core (cannot be magnetized), like you stated, wouldn't be the best choice for your magnet's core.

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