Download Article Show Download Article Magnets are made by exposing ferromagnetic metals like iron and nickel to magnetic fields. When these metals are heated to a certain temperature, they become permanently magnetized. It's also possible to temporarily magnetize them by using a variety of methods you can try safely at home. Learn how to make a paperclip magnet, an electromagnet, and a magnet you can use as a compass.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To make a magnet, start by removing 1-2 inches of insulation from both ends of a copper wire. Next, wrap the wire tightly around a nail, starting about 8 inches from the end of the wire and working your way down until the nail is covered from head to tip. Wrap 1 end of the exposed wire around the positive side of a D-cell battery, then wrap the other end around the negative side. Hold the nail next to a small piece of metal to test the magnetism! To learn how to make a compass magnet, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 978,963 times. Did this article help you?How can I make a simple magnet at home?A simple temporary magnet can be made with a tiny piece of metal, such as a paperclip, and a refrigerator magnet. Gather these items as well as a smaller piece of metal, such as an earring back or a tiny nail, that you can use to test the magnetic properties of the magnetized paperclip.
What can be used as a magnet?Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
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