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Why do we prefer steel or alnico for making permanent magnets?

Why do we prefer steel or alnico for making permanent magnets?

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anuj Yadav
47 Points
13 years ago

The material which we choose for making magnet should have high coercivity. The high coercivity ensures that magnetism in the material stays for a longer time. As steel and alnico have high coercivity, therefore, they are used for making permanent magnets.

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