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Neither really. Iron, since it is naturally magnetic, is often used in most magnets. Gold is conductive, so it can be used in electro-magnets, but it's cheaper to use Iron-ferrite

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Can you use a magnet to test real gold?

No, a magnet cannot be used to test real gold. Gold is not magnetic, so if a magnet is attracted to the material, it is likely not real gold. The best way to test for real gold is with a professional jeweler or using a specific testing kit.


Can you tell if gold is real with a magnet?

No, a magnet cannot determine if gold is real because gold is not magnetic. Gold is a non-magnetic metal, so it will not be attracted to a magnet. Other methods, such as acid testing or specific gravity testing, are typically used to determine the authenticity of gold.


What type of magnet do you need to test for real gold?

You can use neodymium magnet (also known as NdFeB, NIB, or Neo magnet) which is the most widely-used type of rare -earth magnet, is a permanent magnet made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron to form the Nd2Fe14B tetragonal crystalline structure.


Why is carbon not used to extract gold?

Carbon is not used to extract gold because carbon does not react with gold at standard conditions. Gold is a noble metal that is very unreactive, so it does not readily form compounds with other elements like carbon. Instead, other methods such as cyanidation or flotation are typically used to extract gold from ores.


Why use a carbon to extract gold from slurry?

carbon granules are then added to the solution, get the gold to pull from the cyanide solution and attaches to the carbon. The gold is then removed from the carbon by been washed in caustic cyanide solution. the carbon is them reused.


Are there any household items that can be used to test if gold is real?

You can use a magnet to test if the piece of "gold" is magnetic or not. Gold is not magnetic, so if it is attracted then it is not real.


What type of magnet are used for the pot of gold machines?

Pot of gold machines typically use electromagnets, which are magnets generated by electric current flowing through a coil of wire. The strength of the magnetic field can be controlled by adjusting the amount of current. These electromagnets are often used to manipulate the coins or tokens in the machine.


What liquid can be used to separate mixture of iron filings and sulfur?

Carbon disulfide can be used to separate a mixture of iron filings and sulfur. This is because carbon disulfide can be used to dissolve sulfur, thus leaving you with the iron filings.


Why would iron be used on a magnet rather than steel?

because pure iron have not carbon, that disrupt the magnetic field.


What was a swinging magnet used for?

A swinging magnet was often used in old-fashioned compasses to indicate direction based on Earth's magnetic field. The magnet would align itself with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic North Pole.


What are the elements used for making jewelry?

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Does silver stick to a magnet?

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