What is neomagnet?

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1 What is neomagnet?

1.1 What is neomagnet made of?

1.2 How strong is a neomagnet?

1.3 How do you protect neodymium magnets?

1.4 Where are neomagnets used?

1.5 How should I handle neomagnets safely?

1.6 What about regulations and sustainability?

1.7 Заключение

Have you ever wondered what gives electric vehicles their power or your phone its vibration? It’s probably a neodymium magnet at work.

Neodymium magnets—also known as neomagnets—are the strongest type of permanent magnets made from neodymium, iron, and boron (NdFeB).

They are small but powerful, and they are found in countless devices we use every day.

What is neomagnet made of?

Not all magnets are created equal—some are made with rare-earth elements for extreme performance.

Neomagnets are composed of neodymium (Nd), iron (Fe), and boron (B), forming the Nd₂Fe₁₄B structure that gives them exceptional magnetic strength.

Types and structure of NdFeB magnets

There are two main types of neodymium magnets:

Синтердиран NdFeB: These are compacted and heated to achieve very high magnetic performance. They are widely used in motors, tools, and industrial devices.
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Their crystal structure is tetragonal, which enables strong magnetization in a fixed direction. This orientation is critical in applications that require reliable and focused magnetic output.

Тип	Магнитна сила	Flexibility	Cost
Синтердиран NdFeB	Много висока	Ниско	По-високо
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I’ve worked with customers choosing between bonded and sintered magnets for automotive sensors. Sintered magnets gave them better response time, while bonded options helped when design space was limited.

How strong is a neomagnet?

You might be surprised how powerful a tiny neomagnet can be.

Neodymium magnets are the most powerful commercial permanent magnets, with maximum energy products (BHmax) reaching up to 52 MGOe.

Magnetic properties of NdFeB

Neomagnets have several important magnetic properties:

High Remanence (Br): Even after removing the external magnetic field, they retain strong magnetism.
High Coercivity (Hc): They resist demagnetization from external magnetic forces or temperature.
Temperature Performance: Standard grades operate up to 80°C, but special grades like “SH” or “EH” can handle 150–200°C.

Клас	BHmax (MGOe)	Макс. температура (°C)
N35	35	80
N52	52	60
N42SH	42	150

In a recent wind power project, we supplied N52 magnets with a high BHmax to improve torque while reducing overall motor size. This helped reduce energy consumption by 10%.

How do you protect neodymium magnets?

They’re strong—but vulnerable. That’s why coatings are essential.

Neodymium magnets are prone to corrosion and typically require protective coatings like Ni-Cu-Ni, epoxy, or gold plating.

Surface treatment and coatings

The NdFeB material oxidizes easily in humid environments. That’s why coatings are critical, especially in medical or marine applications.

Common Coatings:

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