Is the inner cooking surface "magnetic" stainless or not? Magnet-attracting stainless has less nickel (toxic) in the alloy...
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I couldn't find any information in my booklet that mentioned magnetic-attracting stainless. What I did find is that this cookware is 304 surgical stainless steel. It says that stainless steel is a family of iron-base alloys made up of more than 50 different compositions, and that they are the elite of the world of commonly used alloys. Each member of this family has one thing in common: it contains at least 11-12% chromium. The 304 surgical stainless steel contains about 18% chromium and 8% nickel in addition to the iron. These are direct quotes from the instruction book for waterless cooking. I know this isn't what you asked, but it does tell what the nickel content is. I hope this helps. I couldn't find any information in my booklet that mentioned magnetic-attracting stainless. What I did find is that this cookware is 304 surgical stainless steel. It says that stainless steel is a family of iron-base alloys made up of more than 50 different compositions, and that they are the elite of the world of commonly used alloys. Each member of this family has one thing in common: it contains at least 11-12% chromium. The 304 surgical stainless steel contains about 18% chromium and 8% nickel in addition to the iron. These are direct quotes from the instruction book for waterless... » Read More I couldn't find any information in my booklet that mentioned magnetic-attracting stainless. What I did find is that this cookware is 304 surgical stainless steel. It says that stainless steel is a family of iron-base alloys made up of more than 50 different compositions, and that they are the elite of the world of commonly used alloys. Each member of this family has one thing in common: it contains at least 11-12% chromium. The 304 surgical stainless steel contains about 18% chromium and 8% nickel in addition to the iron. These are direct quotes from the instruction book for waterless cooking. I know this isn't what you asked, but it does tell what the nickel content is. I hope this helps. « Show Less
1935583
I couldn't find any information in my booklet that mentioned magnetic-attracting stainless. What I did find is that this cookware is 304 surgical stainless steel. It says that stainless steel is a family of iron-base alloys made up of more than 50 different compositions, and that they are the elite of the world of commonly used alloys. Each member of this family has one thing in common: it contains at least 11-12% chromium. The 304 surgical stainless steel contains about 18% chromium and 8% nickel in addition to the iron. These are direct quotes from the instruction book for waterless cooking. I know this isn't what you asked, but it does tell what the nickel content is. I hope this helps.
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I can stick a fridge magnet to the bottom of mine. Also, I have used it on an induction burner. Of course, that's the bottom, not the inner. The inner isn't the cooking part that needs to be magnetic for induction. The inner is surgical stainless steel.
1909602
For the one I ordered at least (which very clearly stated "Stainless steel for even cooking" on multiple parts of the package), it was not stainless steel. It would not work with an induction oven, was non-ferrous (non-magnetic) and felt incredibly thin and cheap. 99% sure that it was aluminum, despite the fact I ordered the stainless steel one and the package said it was stainless steel (not just the stirrer, but the whole pot). I sent it back. It just felt cheaply constructed and didn't work with my stovetop anyway. Would not purchase from Great Northern again.
532517
Stainless steel isn't magnetic. This is a measuring cup, not a cooking cup.
1809970
If it's magnetic, then it's NOT 18/10 stainless, as the description claims. According to metallurgists, only lesser grades of stainless are magnetic, due to the percentage of chromium,nickel, and molybdenum that makes up 18/10 Stainless Steel.
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I do not know; I gave this as a stocking stuffer for Christmas! I have a different brand from this one and I tried it; it is not magnetic. My husband informed me the higher grade stainless steel the less magnetic it will be. Sorry I could not be more help.
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I have never even looked this up before or knew about what you were talking about. I looked it up on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooking. I just put a magnet on the pan you are asking about and it sticks fine! I never use aluminum or copper, neither of which will stick to magnets well. This cookware works great on my induction stove top as do all my other pans, iron skillets and heavy cookware from Germany. Hope this helps.
449820
Yes, it is magnetic, we have an induction cooktop and it works wonderfully with this type of surface. Enjoy!
76018
It's not magnetic. I don't have an induction oven so I can't speak to that. Other than the copper venear wearing off on the outside of the pans, I still love them
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The most common stainless steel is Type 304, which is not magnetic. If you would like to learn the science, I suggest this link: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-dont-magnets-work-on/
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On the 18/10 rating the 10 indicates the amount of nickel in the stainless steel and the nickel makes it non magnetic. This is 18/8 so it is a little lower percent nickel but still non magnetic. I hope this helps you. It is a heavy duty baking sheet.
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No. This product seems to be made of a good grade of stainless steel. I can tell it has a high nickle content because it is non magnetic. You may see some tiny rust flecks or spots over time as all stainless rusts a little, but they are very easy to remove. If you've ever had a stainless steel sink, its about the same. Ours gets soaked every day and we are pleased with its corrosion resistance.
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Well it's stainless steal but, the proper response would be to state that it has magnetic properties would depend. Stainless steel is not a pure magnetic metal, however, magnetic stainless steel does exist to provide enough attraction to interact with magnets, and in some cases to allow small metal items to adhere to the stainless steel surface. I would say for this product your chance would be low.
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I can't answer the first question. We pour hot water into the pot. 2nd question, magnets do not stick to stainless steel
614561
Mine is Stainless Steel. If you have metal flakes they can be accidentally coming from outside sources. All Pots and Pans require to be washed with soapy water and rinsed and dried thoroughly before use. That's a rule of thumb. (The metal flakes can also come from the electronic parts during the assembly.) It's your job to clean the pot before use, thereafter there should be no metal flakes. There's a real simple way to determine whether SS or Chrome, so you never have to ask again Take a magnet from your frig note holder (any magnet) if it doesn't stick its excellent Stainless. Which is called food Stainless and doesn't rust. Cheaper Stainless has less Zinc and can hold a light magnet. Usually found in outside BBQ's they sell as Stainless but is crap Stainless and will ultimately rust (usually spotted rust marks). Zink is very very expensive, so only the best Stainless contains the right amount of Zinc. If a magnet sticks like glue, then its metal, or chromed metal. Keep that in mind. (There various types of Stainless, only Food Stainless is of the highest grade.) Non Food such as an Outside Bar-B-Q is usually junk Stainless, You have to buy a Weber to get better Stainless, of course the price is higher, but will last you a lifetime. Stainless isn't Stainless on average items, and magnet test will help identify the quality.
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Epoca customer service says it's sandblasted stainless steel, which is potentially toxic and I returned my kettle. Stainless steel is an excellent cooking surface *unless* it has been damaged via harsh scouring or otherwise (and sandblasting is pretty harsh!). In that case it can leech nickel which is toxic. Google "healthiest type of cookware" for more info.
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Hi, I bought this item .I don't have an induction stove so I searched here http://www.ask.com/wiki/Induction_cooking and it told me the metal must be made of ferromagnetic metal so being I didn't know exactly what that was I searched again here http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/magnetic_materials.htm#.VE-gmvl4pcQ So I would say anything that a magnet sticks to good would work according to what I have read,for your future purchases it is the best way to tell .I took a magnet to the set in question and it sticks real good too.So I believe it it a go.Ted
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The induction sensitivity is in the outer layer. These items are constructed with an outer layer of stainless steel that does not have nickel alloyed into it and is therefore magnetic and can be used well with induction. It is this outer layer that gets hot on an induction cooktop. The inner stainless layer is a nickel blend and induction has no effect on it. All heat conducts from the outer layer through the aluminum ones to the inner pan to cook, just like using an electric or gas burner would. All this from the All-Clad website description of the d5 series.