FAQ: Is Stainless Steel Magnetic?

A few times a year at Component Supply, we get a call or email from a customer who is confused or frustrated that the 304 tubing or wire they’ve purchased, either from us or somewhere else, is acting magnetic.
FAQ: If Stainless Steel is Corrosion-Resistant, Why is Mine Rusting?

There is nothing more frustrating than a component performing differently than you expect. This is often the case with customers who find that they’ve used their 304 stainless steel in an application that has resulted in rusting. While 304 stainless steel has some superpowers, due to its high percentage of chromium, it also has a kryptonite: chloride or saline solutions.