3 ms·I suppose because they didn't say it was less magnetic than iron?by ericlewis 4y agoI suppose because they didn't say it was less magnetic than iron?jahewson 4y agoAll other metals are less magnetic than iron.nocterro 4y agoNiobium?skykooler 4y agoNiobium on its own isn't even ferromagnetic, it's paramagnetic, and not very strong. However, it can be alloyed with other metals including iron and nickel to produce a stronger magnet than any pure element.