Magnet for metal testing gold silver platinum test scrap metals tester pawn

Magnet for quick metal-authenticity checks before you even reach for the acid test.

⭐ At a glance

📏 80mm high x 48mm diameter

✅ Used alongside chemical/acid testing kits to help identify gold, silver, platinum and other metals

📦 1 x magnet supplied

✔️ Brand new

Colour: Silver

🔧 What it does & how to use

Genuine gold, silver and platinum are non-magnetic, so this magnet gives pawnbrokers, jewellers and hobbyist testers a fast first check for base-metal fakes or heavily plated items before running a full acid test. It's a simple screening tool, not a replacement for proper assay testing, but a handy first line of defence against obviously magnetic fakes.

• Initial check: Hold the item close to the magnet and watch for any pull or attraction.
• Attraction found: A strong pull means the item contains magnetic base metal and is not solid precious metal.
• No attraction: Move on to a proper acid or electronic testing kit to confirm purity, as some non-precious alloys are also non-magnetic.
• Repeat use: Wipe the magnet clean between items to avoid picking up metal filings that could affect the next test.