Why does iron not stay magnetized when you remove the magnet, but steel does?
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The main difference between them is their composition: iron is a pure element, while steel is an alloy made of iron and carbon. When a ferromagnetic material is exposed to a magnetic field, the magnetic domains within the material align themselves with the Show more…
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