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Lots of metals are not very magnetic (everything, even oxygen gas, is a little magnetic ... though some materials are actually repelled by magnets rather than being attracted to them).
Materials that are strongly attracted to magnets are called ferromagnetic materials. As the name suggests, iron is one such metal, but cobalt and nickel are also ferromagnetic, and gadolinium is when cold. Some alloys are ferromagnetic and some aren't, but predicting which is which can be difficult, as materials that aren't themselves strongly magnetic may form an alloy that makes an extremely good magnet.
Most elemental metals, other than those listed above, are at best paramagnetic (very weakly attracted to magnets). Copper and aluminium are two common examples (the US coin called a "nickel" is only 25% nickel, with the rest being copper, which is why it's not strongly attracted by magnets).
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What do magnets stick on?
They stick to other magnets or iron, cobalt and nickel.
Will gold stick to magnets?
No, gold is not magnetic and will not stick to magnets. Gold is a non-ferrous metal, meaning it is not attracted to magnets.
Do magnets only stick to steel and no other metal?
Magnets stick to any metal that contains iron, not just steel. This includes metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt. However, some metals like aluminum, copper, and gold are not magnetic and magnets will not stick to them.
Do safety pins stick to magnets?
Yes, safety pins are typically made of steel, which is a type of metal that can be attracted to magnets. Therefore, safety pins will stick to magnets.
What type of metal does magnets stick to?
Iron and its alloys (e.g. steel) are attracted to magnets
What do magnets stick on?
They stick to other magnets or iron, cobalt and nickel.
Will gold stick to magnets?
No, gold is not magnetic and will not stick to magnets. Gold is a non-ferrous metal, meaning it is not attracted to magnets.
Do magnets stick to mirrors?
No, magnets do not stick to mirrors because mirrors are made of glass and metal, which are not magnetic materials.
Does magnetics stick to platinum?
No, magnets do not stick to platinum because platinum is a non-magnetic metal. Platinum is a noble metal that has low reactivity and is not attracted to magnets.
Do magnets only stick to steel and no other metal?
Magnets stick to any metal that contains iron, not just steel. This includes metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt. However, some metals like aluminum, copper, and gold are not magnetic and magnets will not stick to them.
Why do magnets stick to refrigerator doors?
They magnetic and magnets are attracted to metal objects. since the refrigerator has metal in it the magnet sticks to it.
Do safety pins stick to magnets?
Yes, safety pins are typically made of steel, which is a type of metal that can be attracted to magnets. Therefore, safety pins will stick to magnets.
What to magnets stick to?
any thing that's made out of metal
What makes magnets stick too metal?
the magnet it could stick together becaus esomehow the metal attracts the magnet and it makes pulls the metal material and stick to it
Why don't magnets stick to all metal?
All metals don't stick to magnets because they are alike and if they are alike they repel each others. ^sucks^ The three pure metals that don't stick to magnets are copper, silver, and gold.
Can sheet metal stick to magnets?
Well it depends on how they made the metal but im pretty sure it should
What type of metal does magnets stick to?
Iron and its alloys (e.g. steel) are attracted to magnets
