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Some stainless steel is magnetic, and some is will exhibit only an extremely weak response to a magnetic field. It is the austenitic stainless steels that are generally thought of as being nonmagnetic. Let's review a couple of things to get to our answer. The primary metal alloyed into stainless steel, the one that combines with the iron (steel, actually, since there is carbon included with the iron) is chromium. The presence of sufficient chromium in stainless steels allows these metals to resist corrosion. Note that the stainless steels are stain resistant, and not completely stainless. Anyway, the chromium can be thought of as a "glue" in the metal matrix that prevents magnetic domains in iron from aligning themselves with an external magnetic field. If the magnetic domains in stainless steel, that is, the iron in this alloy, was "free to rotate a bit" within the metallic crystal structure, then the steel would be capable of conducting magnetic lines of force or of becoming magnetized. As it is, in many of the austenitic stainless steels, magnetic domains, which do exist, cannot rotate to align themselves to conduct magnetic lines of force. Nor can these alloys be magnetized to any appreciable degree. We also must note that cold working like drawing or swaging can "free" magnetic domains and cause the alloy to then exhibit ferromagnetic properties.
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Can steel can attract with south pole magnet?
Yes, steel can be magnetized and will attract to a south pole magnet due to its ferromagnetic properties. When a steel material is in close proximity to a magnet, the magnetic domains within the steel align with the external magnetic field, leading to attraction between the two.
Can a magnet pick up steel bbs?
Yes, a magnet can pick up steel BBs because steel contains iron, which is a magnetic material. The magnet will attract the steel BBs due to their magnetic properties.
Why is steel attracted to a magnet but not brass?
magnets attract steel why then is a compass needle affected by a pice of steel if the steel is not magnetised
What materials attract dirt?
There are many materials that attract dust.But one of the most common is actually Stainless Steel.
How do you separate iron from stainless steel?
More info would have been helpful, but:Hydrochloric acid. It'll bubble on contact with iron, and eventually dissolve it, allowing you to identify which is which or simply remove the iron."Stainless Steel" is steel in which most or all of the carbon has been removed.An easily available commercial product is called Tap-out.
Will the north pole of a magnet attract a peice of unmagnetised steel?
That depends on the steel. If it is a ferrous steel the magnet (either North or South) will attract it - If it is a a stainless steel that is austenitic steel it will not.
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 :)
What doesnt a scrap heap metal magnet attract?
Anything without iron in it, and some iron alloys such as stainless steel.
Do steel wire screen sticks to magnet?
Steel will stick to magnets, but stainless steel will not.
What will attract steel but not brass?
A strong magnet will attract steel due to its ferromagnetic properties, while it will not attract brass as it is not a ferromagnetic material.
Does stainless steel attract lightning?
No, stainless steel does not attract lightning. Lightning is attracted to tall objects, such as trees, buildings, and towers, due to their height and conductivity. Stainless steel is not a significant conductor of electricity and does not attract lightning strikes.
Can steel can attract with south pole magnet?
Yes, steel can be magnetized and will attract to a south pole magnet due to its ferromagnetic properties. When a steel material is in close proximity to a magnet, the magnetic domains within the steel align with the external magnetic field, leading to attraction between the two.
Would a magnet stick to stainless steel?
Yes, stainless steel is not magnetic in the same way as materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt. A regular magnet will not stick to stainless steel, although some types of stainless steel can become weakly magnetic through processes like cold-working.
Why metal can does not attract to the magnet?
magnets only attract iron and steel
Will an earth magnet stick to stainless steel?
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.
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.
Is all steel attracted to a magnet?
No, for example high chrome stainless steel is not magnetic.
