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Steel is a metal that magnetsstickto because iron can be found inside steel.While somehave more chromium, some might have more iron in them.That is whyyou will find that while some types of stainlesssteels aremagnetic, other stainless steel types will notmakemagnets stick to them.
In this way, which types of stainless steel are magnetic?
There are several different types ofstainlesssteels. The two main types areaustenitic andferritic, each of which exhibits a differentatomic arrangement.Due to this difference, ferritic stainlesssteels aregenerally magnetic while austeniticstainless steelsusually are not.
Likewise, people ask, why does a magnet stick to my stainless steel refrigerator?
If the stainless steel skin of anapplianceis relatively thin and the underlying core isferromagnetic, astrong magnet will cling to the surfacebecause themagnetic force penetrates through thestainless steelto the underlying material.
Magnets with raised surfaces and sharp cornerscancause scratching on the surface of the refrigerator --especiallyshiny surfaces such as stainless steel. Toprevent this fromhappening, use vinyl magnets thatdo not have raisedsurfaces or sharp corners. Vinylmagnets sit flush againstthe refrigerator.