from what chemical elements does magnet consist of?

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2007-04-25 08:40:20 · 2 answers · asked by Sali 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

iron, cobalt, and nickel are possibilities, but it is usually iron.

More information can be found here,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet

2007-04-25 08:45:34 · answer #1 · answered by The exclamation mark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Barring any exotic or superconducting magnets (Al, Ni, Co, rare earths), a magnet consists of iron metal, Fe.

2007-04-25 15:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋