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How does adding cobalt to iron affect ironās saturation magnetization?
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When cobalt is added to iron in moderate amounts, it increases the iron's saturation magnetizationāthe limit to which the material's magnetic properties can be raised. This unique property makes cobalt a valuable component in the production of various magnetic alloys.12