Storage of neodymium magnets

The magnet can attract ferrous particles from the air which will accumulate and manifest as small dust, appearing on surfaces near the neodymium alloy. To avoid this problem, neodymium magnets should be kept in closed spaces away from external particles.

It is advisable not to store magnetic materials near a sensitive electronic devices.

What should you keep in mind when storing magnets?

When it comes to preserving magnetic materials, there are some factors to take care of:

• Space: when we put away a magnet, we must pay attention to other objects nearby to avoid corrosion of the magnet, we can also use styrofoam or bubble wrap. The presence of other magnets with a higher magnetic field can cancel out the weaker ones. We recomend to choose those that have a similar magnetic field and keep their poles aligned in the same direction.

• Humidity: this is a factor that increases the possibility of corrosion, so the magnet must be placed in a dry space. The oxide can also cause the properties of the magnet to change.

• Temperature: increasing the temperature can cause the poles to undergo a random change and deteriorate their magnetism. Most N-type neodymium magnets lose their magnetization and strength from 80 ° C unless they are custom made. We recomend to store them at 21 ° C.

• Safety: magnets are objects that can be dangerous for children, so they must be out of their reach and supervised by adults. If a child swallows a magnet, there may be a risk of suffocation. In addition, we must be careful when handling them because their great force of attraction can cause injuries to the people who treat them; Eye and hand injuries are very commons. People who handle magnets should wear special gloves and goggles.

• Powerful attraction: magnets have a great adhesive force, which is why they should be stored in well-insulated places away from magnetic materials.

• Electronic devices: the presence of an electronic device must be dissociated because it has the capacity to alter or destroy the magnetic field.

Despite being fragile, neodymium magnets are still the strongest magnets on the market and in our online store you will find them in many forms.