All Magnets Are Not Created Equal

Neodymium magnets for sale are the absolute strongest earth magnets that are available today. They are composed of iron, neodymium and boron, which form a metal structure that is a permanent and highly durable. This metal structure was invented in the year 1980. Today they are the most affordable as well as the strongest types of rare earth magnets available.


There are certain characteristics that all magnets have and these rare earth magnets are high in these characteristics.

1. Coercivity - these metals have a very high resistance to de-magnetization due to their unique crystal structure. This allows them be used in many different industrial applications.


2. Remanence - this is a measure of the magnetic field strength of a magnet. Neodymium magnets have a magnetic field strength so strong that if smaller sized magnets made of this metal are allowed to snap together you can expect them to break and split.


3. Curie temperature - this is the temperature in which metals can lose their magnetism. Neodymium magnets have a low working temperature and will catch fire if used in applications involving high temperatures.


4. Strength - these magnets are more powerful than any horseshoe magnet that you may find on the market today day. They have, without a doubt, the highest magnetic strength of all magnets.

Neodymium magnets for sale can be purchased in various sizes and shapes however do not be fooled because even the smallest 1" x 1" square neodymium magnet can in theory lift up to 125 pounds. If you purchase these magnets you should be aware they are very powerful and should be handled carefully. The magnetic fields of these magnets can attract each other from more than 12 inches away. Although they are very strong in both magnetic strength and their magnetic field, they are fragile. Many of them come with a nickel plating however if you allow them to snap together as they attract each other you can expect them to break or chip.

In fact, larger magnets of this type can even fracture or break the bones as they are trying to connect to each other. It is advised that you always wear safety goggles and other protective eyewear when handling these types of magnets. In addition, they should be kept away from any devices that use magnetic fields to store information such as laptop computers, floppy disks, VHS tapes and even credit cards.


Neodymium magnets for sale are not advised to be given to children to play with. More importantly, if someone in your household has been fitted with a pacemaker it is vitally important that this type of magnet come nowhere near to that individual. Because of their low operating temperatures these magnets should not be used or heated in any temperature above 180°F. There is also what is known as super magnets that are powerfully large Neodymium magnets. These types of magnets are strong enough to break the bones in the arm or the hand if not handled carefully. They have the potential to be dangerous and should be handled with the utmost care. You will find many websites on the internet that offer these magnets for sale at reasonable prices.