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Old October 14th 04, 02:14 PM
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(Mikeygmoed) wrote:
> Stainless steel is non-metallic.....Place a magnet against it and if it
> sticks IS NOT stainless steel....


None of the above is true. Stainless steel IS metallic. All stainless
steels, with the exception of austenitic, are attracted to magnets. Even
austenitic stainless can be magnetic if cold-worked. There is plenty of
information on the web for stainless steel, including its magnetic
properties.
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