What would make Brass magnetic?
January 19, 2009 I recently purchases a vase that is brass, at least that I was told it was brass. I happen to have a neo magnet and it became attracted to it and stuck to the vase. It wasn’t a strong attraction and it came off easily but it stuck to it non the less. My questions are, ” Is it possible that some other base metals were added to the making of the brass vase that would make it magnetic?” Also, “could it be brass electroplating?” One last question-“Is there a test to determine if my vase is somewhat brass all the way through?” I am upset that the company informed me that it is Brass and I suspect that they lied to me. I just want to know that if it’s anyway possible that this could be brass or if it’s common that some brass are attracted to magnets by the way it’s made.Any help would be appreciated. Thanks to all. LOU Lou Abbatiello hobbyist – Lindenhurst, NY First of two simultaneous responses — January 21, 2009 You cannot make brass magnetic. I suspect you have got a ste
