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Since every iron atom is a tiny magnet, why aren't all iron materials themselves magnets?
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This magnetic moment is what makes each iron atom a tiny magnet. However, not all iron materials are magnets because these magnetic moments are not always aligned in the same direction. In most iron materials, the atoms are arranged in small regions called Show more…
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Why are most items made of iron attracted to a magnet, but are not magnetic themselves? The electrons in iron atoms are paired, and cancel each other. Every atom of iron is a magnet, but they are usually randomly oriented and cancel each other. Iron needs to have other elements, such as cobalt or neodymium, added to become magnetic.
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