To achieve the same properties of the 300 series, the researchers turned to a type of nickel-free stainless steel classed as "ferritic," meaning it is magnetic and resistant to cracking caused by ...

A weak magnetic attraction doesn’t rule out a 300-series stainless steel ... tone due to alloy elements like chromium and nickel, which dampen the sparking. These produce fewer sparks than carbon ...

Carbon increases the strength, while chromium and nickel help protect against ... are not induction-compatible as they are not magnetic. Stainless steel cookware is better suited for high-heat ...

The metal spoon will be magnetic if it is stainless steel but not magnetic if it is aluminum. The penny, nickel, and aluminum foil ball are not magnetic. Of all the materials in the world, only metals ...

“Consumers should avoid stainless steel pots and pans with high amounts of nickel content,” advises Creech, “High concentrations of nickel block the magnetic field.” To help you work out ...