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Whether a magnet will stick to an alloy depends on its composition. Alloys that contain ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, cobalt, or nickel, can be attracted to magnets. However, non-ferromagnetic alloys, like aluminum or certain stainless steels, will not be attracted to magnets. Thus, the magnetic properties of the specific alloy determine if a magnet will stick to it.

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