Magnetic or Not? – All things magnetism

Q: What metals/ elements are naturally and permanently magnetic? A1: Iron-Nickel-Cobalt are magnetic to a permanent magnet only (as well as the rare earth metals gadolinium and dysprosium (when at a very low temperature). Q: Why isn’t Stainless steel magnetic when it is comprised of 2/3 of the permanently magnetic metals along with typically about with 80% Iron? A2: Surprisingly …