Re: Magnets.... (VERY strong ones for MRI)

[Guest guest]

> Cobalt is ferromagnetic, although the chromium in the alloy might

> interfere with that. I suspect you just need a stronger magnet if

> you're planning on using your behind as a bulletin board. ;-)

But if one were to actually *need* a pelvic MRI (for instance)

after a cobalt-chromium implant, that would be counterindicated...

--Diane

[Guest guest]

Hey Steve,

Could you tranlate Diane's response for me? I should have paid

more attention in chemistry class instead of trying to figure out

how to make LSD.

Chris

> > Cobalt is ferromagnetic, although the chromium in the alloy might

> > interfere with that. I suspect you just need a stronger magnet if

> > you're planning on using your behind as a bulletin board. ;-)

>

> But if one were to actually *need* a pelvic MRI (for instance)

> after a cobalt-chromium implant, that would be counterindicated...

> --Diane