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Rare-Earth Magnets
This site is provided as a public service to disseminate information
about the science and technology related to the production of rare-earth
magnets. In addition, this site provides a number of corporate and
association directories; general information related to the topic of magnetism;
a survey of the health effects of static magnetic fields; and safety guidelines
for handling rare-earth magnets. This site has a particular
focus on neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) and samarium-cobalt (SmCo) magnets.
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Associations
- A directory of organizations with interests in rare-earth
magnets.
Patents and History
- Survey of the intellectual property rights of the
developers of rare-earth
magnets and related manufacturing processes.
- A brief history of the development of rare-earth magnets.
Manufacturing
- A description of the manufacturing process for sintered
rare-earth magnets.
- Properties of the elements used in the production of
rare-earth magnets.
Health
- A survey of the current research on the health effects of
static magnetic fields and compounds contained in rare-earth magnets including
neodymium, samarium, boron, cobalt, and iron.
Magnetism
- Background information on the concepts of magnetism and
magnetic forces.
Electricity
- Background information on the concepts of electricity.
Safety
- Guidelines for the safe handling of rare-earth magnets.
Glossary
- Terminology
related to magnetism and rare-earth magnets.
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