Magnetic Saturation of A Piece of Steel

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The magnetic saturation point of steel 1018 is determined primarily by the structure of its magnetic domains rather than its mass. The saturation point is influenced by the cross-sectional area available for the magnetic path; increasing the sectional area allows for a greater magnetic flux before reaching saturation. The unit of measurement for magnetic flux density is the tesla, defined as one weber per square meter. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurately calculating and measuring magnetic saturation in ferromagnetic materials.

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How can one calculate and/or measure the magnetic saturation-point of a piece of steel (steel 1018 as an example)?
Hi all.
Given a piece of a steel 1018, as an example, with a spicific mass, how can one calculate the magnetic saturation-point of that piece either using mathematical or measuring methods? I've seen graphs stating the saturation points of different ferro-magnetic materials but, I assume, it must also dependent upon the mass of the given material, in a lab experiment.
Please enlighten. Thanks. 👍
 
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Why would the saturation depend on the mass? Maybe I am misunderstanding the question(?)
The saturation point has to do with the structure of the magnetic domains; i.e. it is a "microscopic" parameter and has nothing as such to do with the amount of material.
 
Yrton said:
Please enlighten. Thanks.
It is the cross section available for the magnetic path that is important.
If you double the sectional area of the steel, you can double the flux before saturation.
The tesla is the unit of magnetic flux density.
One tesla is equal to one weber per square metre.
 
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