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A magnet will pick up the iron screws but not the brass.

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What is the method called to separate steel nails a from brass screw?

The method to separate steel nails from brass screws is called magnetic separation. Since steel is magnetic while brass is not, a magnet can be used to attract and separate the steel nails from the brass screws.


How do you separate steel needles and brass screws?

Use a magnet.


How can you separate brass screws from steel nails?

use a magnet


How would you separate steel nails and brass screws?

With a magnet.


How can you separate steel nails and brass screws?

With a magnet. It will only pick up the steel.


How do you separate steel nail from brass screws?

Use a magnet. Brass is non ferrous and will not be attracted to the magnet.


What is a screw made of?

Most screws are made of some metal or another.


What metal is in a screw?

The most common screws are steel, which is made from iron. Screws manufactured for special purposes are made from other metals, including aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel, and titanium. Some screws may contain alloys of more than one metal, and steel screws may be plated with zinc, nickel, copper, etc.


What is a metal screw?

The most common screws are steel, which is made from iron. Screws manufactured for special purposes are made from other metals, including aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel, and titanium. Some screws may contain alloys of more than one metal, and steel screws may be plated with zinc, nickel, copper, etc.


What is the name of the method of separating steel nails and brass screws?

Try a magnet!


What are example of metals found in a home?

A fair amount of steel (iron with a little bit of carbon), used in frames for beds and stools, screws, radiators, washing machines, computers etc. Copper is used for wiring and piping, lead used to be used but now is being phased out. Lead is used for flashing, on roofs around brickwork. Aluminium is sometimes used in windowframes, pans etc. Zinc is used to gavalnise steel screws and steel fencing. Brass door knobs are sometimes used and brass screws for decorative purposes (brass is a zinc and copper alloy).


Is brass heavier than steel?

No, steel is generally heavier than brass. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon with a density greater than that of brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc.