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Applications of Neodymium Magnet

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JASON CHEN
Applications of Neodymium Magnet

Neodymium is a rare earth metal component mischmetal (mixed metal) which can be even used to create powerful magnets. These magnets are the strongest known relative to their mass, which is even capable of supporting small magnets thousands of times their own weight.

 

However, it is a rare earth metal but neodymium is widely available which leads to easily obtainable raw materials to manufacture neodymium magnets from Magnet Manufacturer. Neodymium magnets are used in a broad range of applications, including jewelry, toys, and computer equipment because of their great strength.

 

Know About Neodymium Magnet

 

On the magnetism scale Neodymium magnets, also known as NIB magnets, are measured from N24 to N55that goes up to N64, which is a theoretical magnetism measurement. NIB magnets can fall anywhere in this range and provide serious lifting strength depending on the shape, the composition, and the production method.

 

To temperature differences, Neos are quite susceptible and in higher temperatures can crack or lose their magnetism, usually above 176 degrees Fahrenheit. There are few specialized neos that work at higher temperatures, but generally, they fail to properly function above that level. Neos will be fine in cooler temperatures. Neos are often bypassed for applications that will be exposed to great amounts of heat as other types of magnets don’t lose their magnetism at these high temperatures.

 

Use of Neodymium

 

The use of neodymium is quite versatile as these magnets are so strong. For both commercial and industrial needs they are produced. For example, to keep the earring in place something as simple as a piece of magnetic jewelry uses a neo. At the same time, to help collect dust from the surface of Mars neodymium magnets are being sent into space. Along with these, neodymium magnets are used in such applications as mounting tools, welding clamps, oil filters, costumes, and geocaching many more.

 

Cautionary Procedures for Neodymium Magnets

 

While handling these neodymium magnets, the users must take caution them. First, for everyday magnet use, it is necessary to monitor magnets that might be found by children. There can be respiratory and digestive tracts blockage if a magnet is swallowed. In case more than one magnet is swallowed, they might connect and lead to serious issues such as completely closing off the esophagus. The simple fact of having the magnet inside the body can lead to infection as well.

 

If  the pieces do fly around, any body part caught in the path of a magnet hurtling towards an object or a magnet is in danger of serious danger. To shatter the finger bone getting a finger trapped between a magnet and a tabletop can be enough. And in case the magnet connects to something with enough momentum and force, it can shatter, firing dangerous shrapnel that can even puncture skin and bones in many directions. While handling these magnets it is important to know what’s in your pockets and what type of equipment is present.

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