0
If a magnet doesn't stick to a material, that means that the material is non-magnetic. Every individual atom is a magnet, but in a magnetic material, there are groups of atoms (called "magnetic domains") that have their magnetic directions aligned. An outside magnetic field in such materials will align some of the magnetic domains in the direction of the magnetic field.
What else can I help you with?
Can magnets be put on a stainless steel refrigerator?
Yes, magnets can typically be put on a stainless steel refrigerator. However, not all stainless steel is magnetic, so it would depend on the specific alloy used to make the refrigerator. If the stainless steel refrigerator is magnetic, magnets will stick to it.
Do steel wire screen sticks to magnet?
Steel will stick to magnets, but stainless steel will not.
Why can't a magnet hold papers on my refrigerator?
There are many refrigerators these days (especially stainless steel ones) which are not magnetic. That might be the source of your problem.
What are the benefits of using a stainless steel refrigerator cover?
Using a stainless steel refrigerator cover can provide benefits such as enhancing the appearance of your refrigerator, protecting it from scratches and dents, and making it easier to clean and maintain.
Would a magnet stick to stainless steel?
Yes, stainless steel is not magnetic in the same way as materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt. A regular magnet will not stick to stainless steel, although some types of stainless steel can become weakly magnetic through processes like cold-working.
Would a magnet stick to stainless still?
Some types of stainless steel are magnetic and some are not. Details are available via the stainless steel article on wikipedia.
Is all steel attracted to a magnet?
No, for example high chrome stainless steel is not magnetic.
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.
What best explains why a magnet sticks to a refrigerator?
A magnet sticks to a refrigerator because the refrigerator door is made of a ferromagnetic material, such as steel. The magnet and the refrigerator door have opposite magnetic poles, causing them to attract and stick together.
Will the north pole of a magnet attract a peice of unmagnetised steel?
That depends on the steel. If it is a ferrous steel the magnet (either North or South) will attract it - If it is a a stainless steel that is austenitic steel it will not.
Magnets stick to my stainless steel fridge door. KitchenAid says it is made of Stainless steel Not look alike. Is my fridge door is really Stainless Steel?
it is possible that you fridge may be a look alike. however, some stainless steel fridges do attract magnets, but you would need a stronger magnet then just an average kids type of alphabet magnet. hope this helps :)
How do you differentiate stainless steel and normal steel?
Regular steel will "hold" a magnet. Some types of stainless steel will also hold a magnet strongly. I have several knives as well as swords of which some are made out of stainless steel and some are made out of high carbon steel which all hold a magnet equally as strong. If the steel in question rusts easily then that is a telltale sign that the object in question is probably made out of regular carbon steel. The only other means to differentiate between the two is a 'spark' test which can tell you whether you have stainless steel or carbon steel, otherwise sending a sample out for metallurgical analysis is the only other way to find out whether you have stainless steel or regular carbon steel.
