Since then only three elements on the periodic table have been found to be ferromagnetic at room temperature—iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), and nickel (Ni). The rare earth element gadolinium (Gd) nearly misses by only 8 degrees Celsius.

What elements are naturally magnetic?

Iron, cobalt, and nickel are the only three naturally occurring elements that are magnetic. These are the elements that magnets are made from. Iron magnets tend to lose their magnetic properties over time and with increased temperature. Nickel and cobalt do not lose their magnetism.

What are 3 elements that are magnetic?

A magnetic alloy is a combination of various metals from the periodic table such as ferrite that contains at least one of the three main magnetic elements: iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), or cobalt (Co) etc..