0
Steel is attracted to a magnet because of its iron content. Brass contains no iron.
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is brass drawing pin magnetic?
Most drawing pins looked hike brass. Brass is not magnetic? Why do you think drawing pins are attracted to a magnetic?
What can magnets pick up?
A 'tin can' is actually made of steel, which is a magnetic alloy of iron. There is sometimes a layer of tin (or zinc), electroplated onto the surface, so the name is misleading. It is more properly a 'tinned' can as it is a steel can which has been 'tinned' to stop it from corroding.
What will attract steel but not brass?
A magnet ........
Is brass ferrous or nonferrous?
Brass is a nonferrous metal. It has no iron in it.
Is phosphorus attracted by magnet?
Phosphorus is not a ferrous metal and cannot be attracted by magnet.
Why is steel attracted to a magnet but not brass?
magnets attract steel why then is a compass needle affected by a pice of steel if the steel is not magnetised
In a steel pipe fitted with brass tap which metal will get corroded?
If a steel pipe is fitted with a brass tap, it is the brass tap that will get corroded.
What metal is not attracted by a magnet?
Gold Copper Brass Aluminum
How do you separate steel nail from brass screws?
Use a magnet. Brass is non ferrous and will not be attracted to the magnet.
Any metal that is attracted to magnets?
iron,nickel,cobalt,zinc,copper,brass are some examples that can attract metals.
What is the metal to build a robot with?
Steel copper brass
Which is not a alloy brass bronze stainless steel or tin?
Brass, bronze and stainless steel are alloys. Tin is a metal / an element.
Is mercury attracted to magnets?
No its like steel metal
what metal is a pure element brass copper steel or bronze?
cooper is a pure metal
What are three examples of alloyed metal?
Metal alloys refer to a mixture of two different elements whereby one of them is a metal. Examples of alloyed metals are Brass, Steel and Solder.
What is a Better conductivy metal nickel copper or brass?
obviously steel
What is brass a example of?
Brass and steel are examples of alloys, meaning they're made up of more than one metal.
