The Magnets
There are three main famillies of commercial permanent magnet materials, they are:
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Ferrite Magnets
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Rare-earth Magnets
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Alnico Magnets
These materials span a range of properties that accommodate a wide variety of application requirements.
At room temperatures, NdFeB magnets exhibit the highest properties of all magnet materials.
Samarium Cobalt in particular is a fragile material and special handling precautions must be taken to avoid damage.
Ceramic magnets are appreciated for their low cost.
Magnet Material Comparisons
Magnetic Units
Magnet Material Comparisons
