A pot magnet is a permanent magnet encased in a steel shell, essentially creating a container or “pot” for the magnet. This shell amplifies the magnet’s pulling force and protects the magnet from chipping or cracking. Here are some key points about pot magnets: Stronger magnetic force: The steel shell concentrates the magnet’s magnetic field […]
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Magnetic chess is not a specific game but a term for chess that uses magnets. These sets can be used to play two main types of games: 1. Magnetic Pinball (Takeout): This is a simpler game sometimes aimed at younger children. Players take turns placing magnetic balls on the board. If a player’s magnetic ball […]
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Small DC motor: The curved shape concentrates the magnetic field, making it suitable for small DC motors used in toys, hobby projects, or some internal components in electronics. Magnetic stirrers: Rotating ferrite arc magnets can be used to generate rotating magnetic fields to stir liquids in closed environments, aiding in small-scale mixing tasks in laboratories […]
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Here’s how to identify the Alnico magnets mentioned above: Visual clues: Luster: Alnico magnets usually have a metallic luster, while ferrites (ceramics) are usually dark gray and lack luster. Neodymium (NdFeB) magnets can also have a shiny appearance, but it may be a brighter silver or gray. Samarium cobalt magnets usually have a dark gray […]