2007-03-11 06:04:26 · 7 answers · asked by Norks 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Magnet
2007-03-11 06:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You would use a combination of two methods. First, use a magnet and see if the nail responds to the field. If the nail responds, you know it contains some kind of ferrous compound.
Once you determine the nail is magnetic, the next step is to scuff it up a bit with some steel wool. If the scuff mark remains black, the nail is iron. If the scuff mark is bright and shiny gray, the nail is steel or some other iron-containing alloy.
2007-03-11 06:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by P.I. Joe 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
use a small magnet you will be able to feel a slight pull if it is iron
2007-03-11 06:12:24 · answer #3 · answered by Norman K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use a magnet it will stick to it if it is made of iron
2007-03-11 06:07:47 · answer #4 · answered by wildrice64 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The more iron it has, the more magnetic it is.
2007-03-11 06:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
try to cut into it! and if you still see silver looking inside it's iron
2007-03-11 06:13:33 · answer #6 · answered by sweet chocolate 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
check it with a magnet
2007-03-11 06:07:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋