Why Is Stainless Steel Not Magnetic?
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The article discusses why stainless steel is not always magnetic, exploring the metallurgical reasons behind its magnetic properties, with a single comment questioning the accuracy of the article's claims.
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asimpleusecase
3 months ago
That was a very interesting discussion. I had seen last week a magnet fail to stick to a stainless camping cup and was puzzled. I have worked in metal forming in the past but did not do a lot with stainless. So really interesting
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