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    is galvanized steel magnetic

    How can you tell if something is galvanized steel

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      If it is steel a magnet will be drawn to it.  Galvanized steel is coated with tin for rust protection.


       

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        metal face

        The exception would be stainless steel(mostly nickel)
        commented 14 years ago
        nomdeplume

        Galvanizing is a zinc coating I believe, but it will attract a magnet.
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        Yes.

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