stackyFACTSYou can't just casually block a strong magnet; you need a highly specialized alloy that eats magnetism. Mu-metal is a nickel-iron blend with insanely high magnetic permeability. Instead of deflecting magnetic fields, it literally absorbs and aggressively redirects them around sensitive electronic equipment like a sponge.
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