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There are no special types of magnetic field - the shape and strength of the field may vary, but the fundamental quality of the field is the same.
The reason why stainless steel is not picked up by a magnet is that stainless steels are mostly not ferromagnetic, and therefore have no strong interaction with a magnetic field.
Although paramagnetic and diamagnetic materials do interact with this field, it is very weak; nowhere near enough to lift the weight of the material.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe answer depends, because stainless steel is a broad category of alloys containing iron and carbon (steel), as well as chromium, and possibly other metals such as nickel or zinc. These alloys can change the magnetic structure of the metal, and can possibly make it not magnetic enough to respond to an earth magnet.
I'm assuming you mean a 'rare-earth magnet' which is a very powerful magnet, so stainless steel would have to have a fairly high amount of chromium and/or nickel nickel and/or zinc to not attract to it.
Since I'm sure you want a simple answer (even if it isn't ENTIRELY true), yes, the magnet will GENERALLY attract or "stick" to most common types of stainless steel.
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∙ 13y agoNo. At least, the magnetism won't cause the rusting.
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∙ 9y agodepends how thick the aluminum is.
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Will steel stick to a magnet?
yes, generally stainless steel is magnetic
Would a magnet stick to stainless steel?
Some types of stainless steel are magnetic and some are not. Details are available via the stainless steel article on wikipedia.
Do your fingers stick to a magnet?
No, your fingers cannot stick to a magnet. Only iron or steel objects will stick to a magnet. Your fingers do not have those materials, so it will not stick to a magnet.
What makes a magnet stick to a refrigerator?
the refrigerator is iron or steel, therefore the magnet sticks to it.
Does a us silver dollares stick to a magnet?
No. No genuine US coin other than the 1943 steel penny will stick to a magnet. If you have a US coin that sticks to a magnet other than the steel penny, it is a counterfeit.
Do steel wire screen sticks to magnet?
Steel will stick to magnets, but stainless steel will not.
Will steel stick to a magnet?
yes, generally stainless steel is magnetic
How can you tell the difference between ALUMNIUM and stainless steel?
Grab a small magnet. It will stick to stainless steel - it won't stick to aluminum.
Would a magnet stick to stainless steel?
Some types of stainless steel are magnetic and some are not. Details are available via the stainless steel article on wikipedia.
Would a magnet stick to stainless still?
Some types of stainless steel are magnetic and some are not. Details are available via the stainless steel article on wikipedia.
Magnets stick to my stainless steel fridge door. KitchenAid says it is made of Stainless steel Not look alike. Is my fridge door is really Stainless Steel?
it is possible that you fridge may be a look alike. however, some stainless steel fridges do attract magnets, but you would need a stronger magnet then just an average kids type of alphabet magnet. hope this helps :)
Why does a magnet stick to stainless steel or to steel?
In general, magnets will stick to steel. There are many stainless alloy steels that are non-magnetic, however. Most stainless steels have a metallic crystal structure that gives them few or no magnetic properties.
How do you tell what are aluminum wheels?
If the wheels are steel, a magnet will stick. If aluminum, it will not.If the wheels are steel, a magnet will stick. If aluminum, it will not.
Is the nonstick stainless steel similar to Teflon?
Yes the non stick stainless steel is similar to teflon . Teflon is usually a layer coat in pans whereas non stick stainless steel is adapted altogather. Non stick stainless steel is also a bit more hard waring .
Do your fingers stick to a magnet?
No, your fingers cannot stick to a magnet. Only iron or steel objects will stick to a magnet. Your fingers do not have those materials, so it will not stick to a magnet.
How do you tell if your wheels are chrome or aluminum.?
Use a magnet. If it sticks it's chrome. If not, it's polished aluminum.
Does enamel paint stick to stainless steel?
Yes it does.
