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no, because aluminum foil is not a metal, it is an alloy.
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Will a person with metal poisoning set off security metal detectors?
Probably not.
Does surgical steel go off in metal detectors?
yes it will because steel is a type of metal
Do lighters go off in metal detectors?
I don't think you can because of the metal on them. Try a book of matches if need be.
Does titanium set off metal detectors?
Probably yes. I have a titanium hip implant that always sets off the metal detectors at airport security. We are talking about a large implant going through and advanced detector. If you are using a basic detector and looking for a wedding ring or something small I would doubt if it would set it off. Titanium is a nonferrous metal.
Can wrapping a cell phone with foil keep it from going off in metal detectors?
No, foil is a metal and will just make it even more noticeable to a metal detector.
Do knee joint replacements set off metal detectors at airports?
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Does a metal detector detect silver?
If you are talking about metal detector that you buy as a hobby for finding things then yes of course it will. But security metal detectors are adjusted so they aren't usually set off by something like earrings or a ring if that is what you mean. Though if you have a lump of silver in your pocket I imagine you would set off any metal detector. There are many instances of metal detectors detecting silver. Some of the largest treasure finds in the UK were hordes of silver coins found by people using metal detectors.
What is the luster of fresh aluminum?
In the case of metal, luster is a thin coating of unoxidized metal that gives off a sheen. The luster of aluminum is a silvery white with a bluish tint.
Should a Hip replacement set off dept store alarms at exits?
No, because store alarms are not metal detectors.
Should a hip replacement set off dept store alarms exit?
No, because store alarms are not metal detectors.
Does silver set off metal detectors?
Yes of course it is a metal. Most can pick up small pieces of silver. Many friends of mine find silver coins (1964 and befor) even dimes.
Do metal detectors give off radiation?
Yes and No. Typical Metal detectors DO NOT give off radiation, but the next generation metal detectors DO. You won't be able to tell which one you are walking through, except for the general rule of thumb that the older looking machines will cause no harm while the other, newer looking machines might.
