Differences between the magnetic properties of steel and soft iron.

Soft iron Steel
Easily magnetized Not easily demagnetized
Demagnetized Magnetized
Have low coercive force  Have large coercive force
Have high permeability Low permeability
Highly purified, annealed and Properly oriented for magnetization in the easy direction Impure, strained and contain Grain boundaries
Form Temporary magnets Form permanent magnets

 

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