Before the discovery of the neodymium magnet, the strongest permanent magnet was the samarium–cobalt magnet, which was based on the Sm 2 Co 17 intermetallic phase. However, samarium is expensive ...
For Stephen Bowen, who only began magnet fishing a few months ago, a relaxing afternoon in eastern North Carolina turned explosive when he made an unusual discovery. “It’s a really good hobby ...
When two magnets are close, they create pushing or pulling forces on one another. These forces are strongest at the ends of the magnets. The two ends of a magnet are known as the north pole and ...