Tags Metal Detector

Animals & Plants Arts & Entertainment Auto Beauty & Health Books and Literature Business Electronics Engineering & Technology Food & Drink History Hobbies Jobs & Education Law & Government Math People & Society Science Social Studies Sports Travel & Places

0

Subjects>Hobbies>Collecting Hobbies

Do aluminum cans set off metal detectors?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 10/5/2023

no, because aluminum foil is not a metal, it is an alloy.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

Maxine

I respect you enough to keep it real.

Chat with Maxine

Fran

I've made my fair share of mistakes, and if I can help you avoid a few, I'd sure like to try.

Chat with Fran

Taiga

Every great hero faces trials, and you—yes, YOU—are no exception!

Chat with Taiga

More answers

Yes, using the nonferrous metals setting (like you would for gold, copper, etc.) to reject iron. Some detectors may have a special mode, read your detector's manual.

Wiki User

∙ 8y ago

No because aluminium foil is metal.

Wiki User

∙ 11y ago

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts

Q: Do aluminum cans set off metal detectors?

Write your answer...

Submit

Still have questions?

imp

Trending Questions

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using fashion accessories? Many china companies today sell seconds - imperfect pieces - what marks identify china seconds - especially Wedgwood? What were Jesus' interests? In what price range do antique diamond rings fall? How much is old burliegh ware worth? Is H E Harris stamp company still in business? What is 52 grams of gold worth? What is the rock that is formed by molten rock has cooled and solified? What is the value if any of a 1967 Lincoln penny with partial front and all the back with silver color? How do you describe yourself on your yearbook? How can someone sell diecast construction models? Is a fond acier watch valuable? What is the value of a Marcus Allen football card? What is on the 1998 penny and why? What postage stamps were approved to be used to be affixed to bill for 1st date of issue of April 13 1976 2.00 bill? What is the value of a1972 Bobby Orr card? How much is a 1937 5 centavos Mexican coin? What is the value of a George Bush and Jeb Bush autographed baseball? How much are Davey Allison Maxx cards worth? What kidney disease did Alonzo Mourning have?

Related Questions

Will a person with metal poisoning set off security metal detectors?

Probably not.

Will a zanco go off on a metal detector?

Airport metal detectors are quite sensitive to metals, this includes metal implants that may have been placed inside your body. Belt buckles, key chains, and steel-toed shoes may set off these sensitive metal detectors. Many commonly used orthopedic implants may also set off the metal detectors.

Does surgical steel go off in metal detectors?

yes it will because steel is a type of metal

Do lighters go off in metal detectors?

I don't think you can because of the metal on them. Try a book of matches if need be.

Does titanium set off metal detectors?

Probably yes. I have a titanium hip implant that always sets off the metal detectors at airport security. We are talking about a large implant going through and advanced detector. If you are using a basic detector and looking for a wedding ring or something small I would doubt if it would set it off. Titanium is a nonferrous metal.

Can wrapping a cell phone with foil keep it from going off in metal detectors?

No, foil is a metal and will just make it even more noticeable to a metal detector.

Do knee joint replacements set off metal detectors at airports?

Your mom is the best mom ever

Does a metal detector detect silver?

If you are talking about metal detector that you buy as a hobby for finding things then yes of course it will. But security metal detectors are adjusted so they aren't usually set off by something like earrings or a ring if that is what you mean. Though if you have a lump of silver in your pocket I imagine you would set off any metal detector. There are many instances of metal detectors detecting silver. Some of the largest treasure finds in the UK were hordes of silver coins found by people using metal detectors.

Should a Hip replacement set off dept store alarms at exits?

No, because store alarms are not metal detectors.

Should a hip replacement set off dept store alarms exit?

No, because store alarms are not metal detectors.

Does silver set off metal detectors?

Yes of course it is a metal. Most can pick up small pieces of silver. Many friends of mine find silver coins (1964 and befor) even dimes.

Do metal detectors give off radiation?

Yes and No. Typical Metal detectors DO NOT give off radiation, but the next generation metal detectors DO. You won't be able to tell which one you are walking through, except for the general rule of thumb that the older looking machines will cause no harm while the other, newer looking machines might.

Still have questions?

imp

Resources

Top Categories

Product

Company

Copyright ©2025 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.