which element is used to make permanent magnets?

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which element is used to make permanent magnets?

2006-11-02 00:38:00 · 2 answers · asked by Dre S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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There are four classes of modern commercialized magnets, each based on their material composition. Within each class is a family of grades with their own magnetic properties. These general classes are:

1.Neodymium Iron Boron

2.Samarium Cobalt

3. Ceramic, and

4. Alnico

2006-11-03 15:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by Goldista 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

maybe iron because steel is used for making the core of permanent magnets

2006-11-02 09:15:37 · answer #2 · answered by James Chan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋