2006-07-29 18:29:40 · 16 answers · asked by andy_physics 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Steel is dia magnetic hence it wont get attracted to magnet.
2006-07-29 18:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by vichu_harrypotter 2 · 10⤊ 8⤋
Yes, it does, because magnets and magnetic attraction rely on A) the strength of the magnet, and B) the iron content of the substance you're trying to attract. Metals that are "ferrous" have iron in them (the element Iron on the periodic table is labeled 'Fe', after the latin word for iron, which is Ferrum), and metals that are non-ferrous don't have any iron in them.
This is the reason that aluminum, copper, and brass (which is a composition of copper and zinc, and maybe a little tin and other elements. Brass is kinda interesting, look at the article on Wikipedia about it) are not magnetic - they contain no iron. So yes, since steel has iron in it, the metal will experience magnetic attraction.
Stainless steel will, too. The only exception is an austenitic stainless steel or a magnetically soft stainless steel*. Austenitic stainless steel** is a special function of stainless (a form of stainless steel that is called Austenite) that has been heated to above 1333 degrees Fahrenheit, in which magnetic response is very, very limited. Magnetically soft stainless steel is a special grade of steel, of which it is a requirement for the magnetic field to collapse rapidly - much like an electromagnet. Typically, this kind of stainless is used in car solenoids. In the sources space, I'll provide links to the single (*) and double (**) asterisked topics.
Hope this helps!
2006-07-29 19:13:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel does stick to a magnet. I know this because pennies made during World War 2 were all suppose to be made out of steel. But a small amount of pennies were mistakenly made with copper and those are said to be worth millions of dollars. They say if you find a penny from a certain year and it DOES NOT stick to a magnet, then you have a copper one. I have never found a copper penny from that year, but I do own a steel one and it does stick to a magnet. It's actually pretty neat. Although, I am not sure if all kinds of steel are attracted to magnets.
2006-07-29 18:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by HeavenLee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a way, yes. However it is technically the iron content in the steel that is attracted to the magnet.
2006-07-29 18:36:00 · answer #4 · answered by eyeque195 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
steel is an alloy of iron and carbon in a fixed share. In an alloy the properties are distinctive from that of that's parts. So the steel on the suitable share isn't drawn to a magnet yet a incorrect share of iron and carbon would entice to magnets.
2016-12-10 18:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YEs ofcourse!....Steel is one of the purest forms of Iron! :) Steel is often used to make Electro Magnets too!
And my friend...if its Stainless steel...it doesn't as the carbon content exceeds the usual limits.
2006-07-29 18:37:58 · answer #6 · answered by Sikandar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is stainless steel, it is non-magnetic. If it is regular steel, then it will be attracted to a magnet.
2006-07-29 18:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because, magnetic field looses continuity in steel due to ingredients i.e. iron + carbon+others present in it.
2006-07-29 18:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by deepak57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most steels are. Stainless steel usually isn't.
2006-07-29 21:16:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lesser the carbon, greater the attraction
2006-07-29 18:32:42 · answer #10 · answered by Gane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no if its pure steel
2006-07-29 20:11:53 · answer #11 · answered by sreenivas k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋