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Default Where to scavenge mu-metal?

Don Lancaster wrote:

SparkyGuy wrote:
Is this stuff prolific in old CRT monitors, or TVs? Need about a square
foot or so...

Sparky

As soon as you cut it or otherwise stress it, mu metal becomes worthless.


That is a completely garbage overstatement. Just the same, any tight bend
(bending r less than 10 thicknesses) will require annealing in a reducing
atmosphere.
It is really quite intolerant of cold working if you wish to maintain the
magnetic properties. Do not even flex it unnecessarily.
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