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Why is 18/8 non-magnetic?
If 304 stainless steel is 18% chrome, 8% nickel and 74% iron (all three of which are magnetic) why is 18/8 non-magnetic?
Josh Jacobs
Scrap broker - Chicago, IL, USA
2004
Actually, chrome is non-magnetic, Josh. letter 11270 explains it pretty well.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2004
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