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Are these chrome plated pliers magnetic (ferrous)?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the magnetic properties of chrome plated pliers, specifically whether they can be picked up with a powerful magnet. Participants explore the material composition of the pliers and its implications for magnetism.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about the magnetic properties of chrome plated pliers and their ability to be picked up by a magnet.
- Another suggests contacting the manufacturer for definitive information.
- Some participants propose that if the pliers are made from chrome-vanadium steel, they would likely be magnetic.
- It is noted that chrome plating typically indicates a steel alloy construction, leading to the assumption that the pliers are probably magnetic.
- One participant argues that the pliers are likely made from cheap steel, which would be magnetic, as chrome plating is often applied to prevent rust.
- A participant shares personal experience with similar tools, stating that they were able to pick them up with a magnet, reinforcing the idea that the pliers would be magnetic.
- Another participant expresses uncertainty about the specific material used but mentions finding similar pliers made from chrome-vanadium steel.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express varying degrees of certainty regarding the magnetic properties of the pliers, with some suggesting they are likely magnetic while others remain uncertain about the specific materials used. No consensus is reached.
Contextual Notes
Participants rely on assumptions about material composition and the implications for magnetism, but specific details about the pliers' construction remain unverified.
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mfb
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Ask the manufacturer.
If they use chrome-vanadium steel: probably yes.
If they use chrome-vanadium steel: probably yes.
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JBA
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Chrome plating would suggest a steel alloy construction so I would also say: probably yes.
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Baluncore
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They are made partly from pressed metal sheet. It is unlikely they would be chromed unless they would rust, so they are almost certainly made from cheap steel and so are magnetic.
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Dr Metal
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The tool that you have pictured will certainly be magnetic.
Chromium-vanadium steel is a steel alloy. This means that it is predominantly steel, which is ferrous and therefore magnetic. The chromium plating of the tool helps resist abrasion, oxidation, and corrosion of the steel. Chromium is a conductive metal allowing the free movement of electrons and would not inhibit magnetic attraction.
As to whether the tool can be picked up by a magnet; the tool appears to weigh 0.2kg. This would not pose any particular problem for being lifted by a magnet.
We have several Hazet tools in the lab which I ran a magnet over this afternoon – I was able to pick each and every one up with a small white board magnet. Hope this helps.
Chromium-vanadium steel is a steel alloy. This means that it is predominantly steel, which is ferrous and therefore magnetic. The chromium plating of the tool helps resist abrasion, oxidation, and corrosion of the steel. Chromium is a conductive metal allowing the free movement of electrons and would not inhibit magnetic attraction.
As to whether the tool can be picked up by a magnet; the tool appears to weigh 0.2kg. This would not pose any particular problem for being lifted by a magnet.
We have several Hazet tools in the lab which I ran a magnet over this afternoon – I was able to pick each and every one up with a small white board magnet. Hope this helps.
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That was my guess, I don't know if that material is used. I found extremely similar pliers made out of it.Dr Metal said:
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