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Magnets pick up any FERROUS metals. Ferrous metals are those metals that contain IRON. Iron is used in the manufacture of most safety pins and then it is chrome plated to reduce the formation of rust.

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Yes, as the safety pin is made from metal.

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I've tried it and a magnet does attract staples.

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No. teel is not magnetic by its self.

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A magnet is made of 'Soft' Iron. A pin has steel (iron) in it. A match does NOT have iron in it.


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