2006-09-24 04:48:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Some stainless steel is in fact magnetic. There are different levels of stainless steel, different compositions. Usually the more nickel and chromium in the steel, the less magnetic it is .
2006-09-24 05:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by Joanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stainless Steel Grade: There are many flavors of stainless steel. 304 stainless is the most common (about 50% of the worlds production).
It is used in everything from cars and cookware to buildings. What you need to know is that there is magnetic (400) and non-magnetic (300) stainless steel. 400 series stainless steel is not as durable or corrosion (rust) resistant at 300 series. If you want durability in your stainless steell put a magnet on it. If the magnet sticks, don't buy it. Some manufacturers use a mixture of different metals so put that magnet all over the item to test it all.
2006-09-24 05:01:38 · answer #2 · answered by newsgirlinos2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ordinary steel is nothing more than iron with a small amount of carbon mixed in. Stainless steel is iron with very high amounts of carbon mixed in. The higher the carbon content, the less magnetic it will be. Stainless, having that high carbon content causes the metal to be unaffected by magnets.
2006-09-24 05:00:59 · answer #3 · answered by Albannach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think SS can be magnatized.
2006-09-24 04:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by quigley150 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋