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What is used in magnets more often Nickel or Silver?

Well, darling, nickel is the popular kid on the block when it comes to magnets. Silver may be shiny and all, but nickel is the real MVP when it comes to magnetic properties. So, if you want to stick with the cool crowd, go with nickel for your magnets.


Is nickel a good thermal conductor?

Its OK: most metals are good conductors -------------------------------------------- More: since a nickel is made out of copper and nickel then it is sure to be a good conductor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ More Information: Pure nickel is not a very good thermal conductor compared to other metals like copper. Nickel is often mixed with other metals, such as copper, and those alloys often have better thermal conductivity than pure nickel.


Is nickel a pure metal?

No, because steel is a mixture.True, but more to the point:Nickel is an element, chemical symbol Ni, chemical element Z = 28, a silvery-white metal, a ferromagnetic metal [you can make magnets with it]. All by itself. Nickel is not a mixture of anything.


Is aluminum more dense than iron?

Yes, aluminum is approximately 2.7 times more dense than water


Magnet made with iron nickel or cobalt?

A magnet made with any of those elements would be called a ferromagnet. Certain combinations of metals or alloys are called by names that more distinctly identify them. For example, the alnico magnet (made from aluminum, nickel and cobalt) is one of the strongest magnetic alloys known.

Related Questions

Which is most often used in magnets aluminum or lead?

Aluminum is not typically used in magnets. Lead is also not commonly used in permanent magnets due to its low magnetic properties. Instead, materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt are more frequently used in magnets.


Is aluminum or mercury more often used in magnets?

Neither is magnetic, so neither are used in magnets.


What is used in magnets more often Nickel or Silver?

Well, darling, nickel is the popular kid on the block when it comes to magnets. Silver may be shiny and all, but nickel is the real MVP when it comes to magnetic properties. So, if you want to stick with the cool crowd, go with nickel for your magnets.


What metals are used in magnets?

Most magnetic alloys are based on one or more of the following:ironnickelcobaltHigh field strength modern alloys also contain rare earth metals.


What is the difference between an alnico magnet and ferrite magnet?

The term alnico is derived from the names of three metals, aluminum, nickel, and cobalt, which can be used to make an alloy that has useful magnetic properties. Ferrite is a form of iron. Alnico magnets are more powerful and more expensive than ferrite magnets.


What are some future uses of nickel?

to make more powerful magnets & to make nickel batteries


Does a soup can stick to a magnet?

Until the beginning of the 21st Century, most canned goods were sold in steel cans, which were magnetic. But more and more items are being marketed in all-aluminum cans. This has made obsolete the "lid magnets" on electric can openers.


What are the differences between ceramic magnets and alnico magnets in terms of their magnetic properties and applications?

Ceramic magnets are made of ferrite material and are brittle but have good resistance to corrosion. They are relatively weak in magnetic strength but are cost-effective and widely used in applications like refrigerator magnets and speakers. Alnico magnets, on the other hand, are made of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt alloys and are stronger in magnetic strength but more expensive. They are used in applications requiring high temperature stability, such as sensors and electric motors.


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 metals dont stick on magnet?

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.


Do magnets contain lead?

No.just Iron,Nickel,Cobalt attract to a magnet


What is the slogan for nickel the element?

nickel-it can be found in your beans, forks, and magnets....oh yeah, rocket engines too.