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There are many metals used to make magnets, one of the most common was an alloy called alnico for it components: aluminum, nickel, and cobalt. However there are much better magnetic alloys now that I don't know the names of.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoMetals such as:
- Iron and Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Brass
- Zinc
- Copper
- Bronze
- Aluminum
- Silver
- Gold
- Mercury
- Nickel
- Magnesium
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∙ 13y agoAny metal other than Iron Cobalt or Nickel, will not be attracted to a magnet. Some metal alloys (mixtures of metals) like steel can contain one or more of these metals and thus be somewhat attracted to a magnet.
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∙ 16y agoMagnets stick to ferromagnetic metals like iron, nickel and cobalt.
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∙ 11y agoIron, and to a somewhat lesser extent cobalt and nickel.
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∙ 15y agoAll metals that are magnetic are called ferrous metals, and will contain some iron. Non ferrous metals are non-magnetic, but are typically far more resistant to corrosion
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∙ 15y agoIron is a common metal that will stick to a magnet.
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∙ 15y agofor the most part, iron or iron alloys, such as steel, will stick to magnets
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∙ 14y agonon magnetic substances will not hold magnetism..
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∙ 11y agoonly iron nickel and cobalt stick to magnets others don't
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If you have gold with no karat markings will it stick to a magnet?
Gold, of any carat weight will not stick to a magnet. Only ferrous metals will stick to a magnet. Gold, aluminum, brass and copper are a few types of non-ferrous metals,and will not stick to a magnet. If your gold sticks to a magnet it is gold plated ferrous metal.
What materials can a magnet stick to?
Materials which contain iron, generally. These metals that work with a magnet are generally called "Ferrous" metals
What is in a magnet that makes it stick to metal?
The magnets both have very strong energy there for connecting boths magnitude
What kind of materials do magnets stick to?
Any type of metal basically. No, only FERROUS metals. Aluminum, Copper, Brass, etc won't stick to a magnet.
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.
If you have gold with no karat markings will it stick to a magnet?
Gold, of any carat weight will not stick to a magnet. Only ferrous metals will stick to a magnet. Gold, aluminum, brass and copper are a few types of non-ferrous metals,and will not stick to a magnet. If your gold sticks to a magnet it is gold plated ferrous metal.
What materials can a magnet stick to?
Materials which contain iron, generally. These metals that work with a magnet are generally called "Ferrous" metals
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.
What ae the different types of meatls?
There are many types of metals you get ferrous and non ferrous metals. A magnet will stick to ferrous metals such as iron and steel but wont stick to non ferrous metals like copper or alluminium.
What does a magnet need inside it that allows it to stick to other things?
A magnet is just that, a magnet. It is a piece of magnetized metal that attracts certain other metals. Difficult to explain, really...
Why wont a quarter stick to a magnet?
they are supposed to be a mix of pure metals, such as nickel,zinc,copper and silver.but i have state quarters that do stick to magnets.
What is in a magnet that makes it stick to metal?
The magnets both have very strong energy there for connecting boths magnitude
What are noneFerrous metals?
Put simple a metal that doesn't have iron in it,metal that if u put a magnet to it won't stick.
What kind of materials do magnets stick to?
Any type of metal basically. No, only FERROUS metals. Aluminum, Copper, Brass, etc won't stick to a magnet.
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.
Does copper stick to magnet?
no. many metals don't stick to magnets. it is really only a few metals, mostly iron (Ferrous metals) that have magnetic properties. Steel is not an element like Iron (Fe), but it is magnetic because it is a mix of different elements that contain Iron.
Why does a mineral magnet stick to a magnet?
a mineral magnet can stick to a magnet because a mineral magnet has to poles the north and the south poles
