Why don't magnets attach to stainless steel?

There are several different types of stainless steels. The two main types are austenitic and ferritic, each of which exhibits a different atomic arrangement. Due to this difference, ferritic stainless steels are generally magnetic while austenitic stainless steels usually are not. read more

Due to this difference, ferritic stainless steels are generally magnetic while austenitic stainless steels usually are not. A ferritic stainless steel owes its magnetism to two factors: its high concentration of iron and its fundamental structure. read more

Of the three great families of stainless steels available (martensitic, austenitic and ferritic) two are attracted by magnets: the martensitic and the ferritic ones. read more

Stainless steel is a popular finish for most refrigerator doors as it’s easy to clean and looks sharp with most kitchen designs. But a drawback for households with kids is that you can’t use magnets to attach your kids photos or drawings to the fridge as magnets don’t attach to stainless steel. read more