Is Pure Tin Magnetic?

Iron, steel, tin and aluminum are paramagnetic materials -- so regardless of the composition of your "tin" can, it will be attracted to a magnet.

How can you tell if a metal is tin?

Check your metal by applying the magnet test again if you suspect that the metal is aluminum. Aluminum and tin can be mistaken for one another, but tin will stick to a magnet while aluminum will not. Tin also has a similar color to aluminum but shows a slightly duller finish.

What are the 4 magnetic pure metals?

Magnetic metals include iron, nickel, cobalt, and steel. Magnetic materials are attracted to a magnet and may even become magnetized. Nearly all magnetic materials are metals. Familiar examples of magnetic metals include iron, nickel, cobalt, and steel.