All You Need To Know About Neodymium Magnets

Introduction


Neodymium Magnets belong to a group of permanent magnets known as rare earth magnets. This magnet is made of an alloy composed of boron, neodymium and andiron. It is the strongest rare earth magnet and the strongest permanent magnet known to man. They are very brittle and  but very difficult to demagnetize.

Industrial Application of  Neodymium Magnets


Since they were developed, neodymium magnets have quickly become the most suitable magnets for most industrial processes. These magnets are very affordable. The low prices allow companies to manufacture products and return a profit. These magnets are very strong and cannot be demagnetized easily. Therefore, smaller magnets can be used in industries to provide the strength needed to manufacture products. Neodymium magnets are also used to make headphones, loud speakers, computer hard disks and some types of toys. They are also used with magnetic guitar pickups. One of the most recent applications of this rare earth magnet in the automotive industry. These magnets are used in new electric and hybrid vehicles to drive powerful motors which provide the required torque to drive the vehicle.





Medical and Scientific Application of Neodymium Magnets

Since their discovery, Neodymium magnets have gradually grown to become a key instrument in the science world. They are used in hospitals and other medical research facilities when doing an MRI and other imaging techniques. Peacemakers for heart patients also used neodymium magnets. They are also used in pulsed electro magnetic field therapy. This is a process which helps broken bones that have not completely healed. These magnets are now being used for relieving pain. Magnetic bracelets are worn to relieve any pain felt in the body. These bracelets are also used to boost balance in the body. Some people who have used these bracelets testify that the bracelets have changed their lives.


Safety Measures To be Observed When handling Neodymium Magnets.

Neodymium Magnets are extremely strong and should therefore be handled with a lot of care. These magnets can easily crush a finger when it is placed in between two pieces of magnets. Children should be carefully monitored when playing with toys which have smaller pieces of neodymium magnets. These magnets are known to cause death when swallowed by children. These magnets should also be kept far from computers and other electronic devices as they can erase useful information. When placed near credit and debit cards, these magnets can delete electronic information in these card or sometimes even deactivate the cards. When using these powerful magnets, you should always play it safe.


Conclusion.


Neodymium magnets are fast becoming the magnets of choice in almost every industry. They are very powerful permanent magnets and their application will increase with time. Studies are currently being conducted to explore the possible uses of these magnets.