Well you learn something every day.. Trig you are right in a way.. a quote from scientific american:
"SCIENCE PHYSICS MAGNETISM Q: Is Tin Magnetic or Non-Magnetic? A: QUICK ANSWER Tin is magnetic in the literal sense of the word. The effect is so weak that it could be considered non-magnetic for all practical purposes. It is called a paramagnetic substance scientifically, but it has such a weak effect that it can be compared to a diamagnetic element."
OK so in its pure form is isn't strongly magnetic. BUT,,,in the 1920s, 30s, 40s. when you bought tin it was automatically alloyed with a Ferrous material! IF you were buying Tin for airshafts you did not have to buy 2 different metals and make your tin ductwork! SO, Trigg are are right in a way. But If you bought a sheet if tin to make something it was magnetic.. Weird yes..
We don't know what tony found in his tests as I think they were related to solder. The band?,, I don't know?
