What are Neodymium Magnets?

Neodymium magnets are also called NdFeB magnets . That’s because they are made of neodymium, iron, and boron. These are elements, like the ingredients in a recipe! These magnets are permanent magnets. This means they stay magnetic all the time, they don’t run out! .

These magnets have a wide range of magnets applications, we use magnets in automotive and industrial equipment sectors. Some NdFeB magnets applications benefit Electric Vehicles, and many neodymium magnets are even used is in Aerospace Engines Electric Propulsion Systems .

How Strong are These Magnets?

Neodymium magnets are the strongest permanent magnets in the whole world!  They are much stronger than the magnets on your fridge. They can be 10 times stronger than old-style ceramic magnets. 

Scientists use a special number to measure magnet strength. It’s called MGOe (Mega-Gauss-Oersteds) . Neodymium magnets can have a strength up to 52 MGOe!  That’s a big number and it means super duper strong! We will provide links to Customized Neodymium Magnets according to their different characteristics.

Here’s a table to show how strong different magnets are:

You can see that neodymium is the strongest! 

Where Do We Use These Super Strong Magnets?

Because they are so strong, neodymium magnets are used in lots of important things:

• MRI Machines: These are big machines in hospitals that take pictures of your insides.  They use neodymium magnets to make these pictures very clear. You’d be surprised to find such powerful magnets for medical use, especially in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Wind Turbines: These are tall towers with spinning blades that make electricity from the wind.  Neodymium magnets help make lots of electricity.
• Electric Cars: Cars that run on batteries use neodymium magnets in their motors.  This makes the cars go farther on one charge, magnets in automotive industry make modern cars move.
• Speakers: Your headphones and speakers use these magnets to make sound.  The speaker magnet in electroacoustic devices is often a neodymium magnet.
• Motors: Many Industrial Motors in factories use these magnets to do hard work. , the motor magnet, often customized ndfeb material, can be found widely inside of the industrial equipment sector.

What types of Neodymium magnets are there?

The are many Magnet Grade names, these vary based on maximum operating temperature and other factors. Here is a list of magnet grades:

• N35
• N38
• N40
• N42
• N45
• N48
• N50
• N52
• N33M
• N35M
• N38M
• N40M
• N42M
• N45M
• N48M
• N50M
• N30H
• N33H
• N35H
• N38H
• N40H
• N42H
• N44H
• N46H
• N48H
• N30SH
• N33SH
• N35SH
• N38SH
• N40SH
• N42SH
• N44SH
• N46SH
• N28UH
• N30UH
• N33UH
• N35UH
• N38UH
• N40UH
• N28EH
• N30EH
• N33EH
• N35EH
• N38EH
• N25AH
• N28AH
• N30AH
• N25BH

Are There Any Problems with These Magnets?

Even though they are strong, neodymium magnets have some problems:

• Hot Weather: They can get weaker if they get too hot.  Regular ones get weak at 80°C (that’s 176°F)! But some special ones can handle 200°C (392°F). 
• Easy to Break: They can break easily, like a cookie.  So, they need a special cover, like nickel, to protect them.  Magnet Coating is very important for durability.
• Other less commonly used coatings: PTFE Coating , Teflon Coating.

Cool Facts About Neodymium Magnets

• Recycling the components of used permanent magnets in order to save resources for future neodymium ball magnets and magnetic systems[].
• New Magnets: Scientists are making even stronger neodymium magnets that can handle hotter temperatures. [] These are used in airplanes!
• Saving the Earth: It’s good to recycle these magnets. This helps us save the special elements inside. []
• Scientists have used these powerful magnets in Research for science! []

What are Neodymium Magnets Used For?

Electronics

neodymium permanent magnets are a common material used in modern electronics. These include: Mobile Devices, Audio Equipment, Data Storage

wind power

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator or permanent magnet generator for short, commonly use neodymium magnets or magnet for wind turbine. wind power generation would not bbe the same without neodymium magnets in wind power systems.

Aerospace

aerospace technology often requires powerful and lightweight magnets, including neodymium magnets.

Automotive

You can find NdFeB for the automotive industry. These ring magnets are used in automotive manufacturing, Powertrain Systems, Autonomous Driving (adas), Hybrid Vehicles, Electric Vehicles.

household appliances

These might be Major Appliances or small Appliances, either way many household appliances use Energy-Saving Motors powered by neodymium magnets.

Industrial Applications

servo motor magnet are frequently made of ndfeb. many other types of Industrial Motors rely on these powerful magnets.

medical devices

These amazing tools of science are powered by neodymium magnets. For example the Magnetic Resonance Imaging and MRI would not work without them.

power tools

Handheld Tools and Gardening Tools, often incorporate neodymium magnets.

And many more!

Conclusion

Neodymium magnets are the strongest magnets you can find! They are used in many important things, from hospitals to cars to wind turbines. Even though they can be a little tricky to use, scientists are making them even better! They’re powerful, useful tools. There are even plans to use them to revolutionize Tidal and Wave Energy Generators with Tidal Energy Generators and Wave Energy Generators. You can’t buy these magnetic modules at walmart!