mu-metal

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What does mu-metal mean?

An alloy with high magnetic permeability, consisting of nickel (77%) and iron (15%) with traces of copper and molybdenum.

Where does mu-metal come from?

From mu + metal; the Greek letter mu (μ) is a symbol for permeability.

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