Differentiate the properties of soft iron and steel relating to magnetism.

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The difference between the properties of soft iron and steel relating to magnetism is:

Soft iron Steel
1. It has high permeability. 1. It has high permeability lower than soft iron.
2. Magnetization is large even for a small magnetizing field. 2. Magnetization is lower compared with soft iron.
3. It has low retentivity. 3. It has high retentivity.
4. It will not retain magnetic properties. 4. It retains magnetic properties.
5. Useful in making temporary magnets and electromagnets. 5. Useful in making permanent magnets.

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Soft iron	Steel
1. It has high permeability.	1. It has high permeability lower than soft iron.
2. Magnetization is large even for a small magnetizing field.	2. Magnetization is lower compared with soft iron.
3. It has low retentivity.	3. It has high retentivity.
4. It will not retain magnetic properties.	4. It retains magnetic properties.
5. Useful in making temporary magnets and electromagnets.	5. Useful in making permanent magnets.