What is the difference between magnetic and non magnetic steel?
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Non-magnetic steel is an alloy containing nickel that prevents the atoms from forming a 'ferritic' structure that supports magnetic domains. Hence, it is non-magnetic. Usually, magnetic vs. non-magnetic is associated with stainless steel alloys. Most mild steel alloys do not contain enough other materials (chromium, nickel, carbon, silicon, etc.) to make them non-magnetic.
Magnetic steel is attracted by magnets. Non-Magnetic steel is not. Steel is an alloy made of Iron and other minerals. I know if there is too much carbon the magnetivity of the steel goes down quickly. Other elements can make steel non magnetic as well.
