Areas Of Use And Maintenance Of Neodium Magnets
The usage areas and maintenance of neodymium magnets is a comprehensive issue that requires attention. Neodymium magnets are produced with different properties from the magnets we know. Neodymium magnets are used in many industries with their very strong magnetic fields. Neodymium magnets can be produced in various shapes such as cylinder, block, cube, disk and special. Produced in different shapes and sizes, neodymium magnets are coated with different elements according to the usage area and conditions to increase their durability.
Neodymium magnets take the first place among the choices because their magnetic strength is so high that they cannot be compared with other magnets. This magnetic force is provided with the help of special systems. The production of neodymium magnets produced with the help of technology is subject to permission. These magnets are not produced in our country. However, it is easily accessible in the market.
Elements such as neodymium, samarium, nickel, cobalt and iron in neodymium magnets are used by extracting them from the soil. Magnets with different properties emerge with the mixture of elements in different proportions. Some of these magnets are produced as strong and some as heat resistant. We need to know the usage areas and maintenance conditions of neodymium magnets, which we can easily use in our lives.
If the usage areas and maintenance of neodymium magnets are not well known, neodymium magnets that provide us convenience can sometimes cause problems. They can cause many electronic devices to malfunction, from hearing problems to body damage, from hearing aids to pacemakers due to their high attraction power.
Usage Areas of Neodymium Magnets
- In the cabinet magnets
- Experiments at school
- in health products
- in the automotive industry
- In the workplace (for example, it is used in many other areas apart from keeping needles together, which is the most important tool in a tailor's job.)
Maintenance of Neodymium Magnets
There are important points to be considered regarding the Maintenance of Neodymium Magnets. Let's group them together.
1. Mechanical Shock
Magnetic shock is one of the important issues in the usage areas and maintenance of neodymium magnets. Neodymium magnets magnets are sensitive. They can easily crack or break in the following situations.
- When they are left on a hard surface,
- When collided with another magnet,
- When collided with a piece of metal,
- Hammer etc. when hit with a hard substance.
Therefore, you should use neodymium magnets carefully. Just like music player, phone, you should show the same care when you use your belongings. As you bring two magnets together, you should be prepared for the force of attraction between them to increase rapidly and dramatically, as the north pole of one is approaching the south pole of the other.
2. Heat
One of the important issues in the usage areas and maintenance of neodymium magnets is heat.
- Heat is the weak feature of this magnet.
- Maximum operating temperatures are 150°C.
- Curie degree of NdFeB magnets is 310°C.
This is the reason why they are not often used in engines. Make sure your magnets don't get hot.
3. Humidity
One of the important issues in the usage areas and maintenance of neodymium magnets is humidity. This is another area of weakness. In order for the magnets not to rust so easily, they are usually coated or armored. Zinc is a common coating material because it's cheaper, but it's not that good. Nickel plating will be better and will keep them looking nice and shiny for a long time. Some are coated with a very thin layer of gold over nickel. This is more for looks, but it's also useful since the gold doesn't tarnish.
4. Demagnetized Fields
In this respect, neodymium magnets are superior to other magnets. It is resistant to demagnetization. This means that they can easily demagnetize other classes of magnets. For example, like SmCo, Alnico, Ferrite... Because of this situation, you should store your magnets according to their class.
