"Martin H. Eastburn" wrote in message
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One thing - what magnet - likely a strong one that has become common.


In this case, magnet strength isn't that important. The Platinum-Cobalt
alloy is noticably attracted to even refrigerator magnets.

It is magnetic enough, that the time honored practice of using a magnet to
remove iron contamination from your bench filings is ill advised. If you use
this alloy, you will be throwing away a five spot every time the magnet
passes over your sweeps tray.

Paul K. Dickman



The other is any ring brought into a magnetic field will conduct current.
(like a motor) - when it does, it generates a field and interacts with
the magnet. The magnet is stronger by far than the electromagnetic
therefore
it wins.

I would consider you take it to another store and verify if you have
questions.
Martin

Martin H. Eastburn