MPCO Rare Earth Magnets The term rare earth magnet is a general term that refers to magnets that are made from alloys of rare earth elements, typically either neodymium iron boron or samarium cobalt. Both of these rare earth alloys are manufactured by a powdered metal process, but the resulting magnets have several distinct differences. [...]
Eco-Friendly Necharacho Rare Earth Mine The new technology means that N.W.T.'s Nacha Lacho Rare Earth Mine has no tailings. The resource department of the Northwest Territories has a new child in the city. The Necharacho Rare Earth Mine is located about 100 kilometers east of Yellowknife on Lake Tor and will be put into production [...]
Three Major Events of Rare Earths Recently, the international topic on rare earths has increased significantly. Rare earth is a strategic material that is widely used in military, industrial, agricultural and other industries. It is an important support for the manufacture of new materials and an important resource related to national defense and security. It [...]
Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) Magnets Disclaimer Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) magnets are a type of rare earth alloy with typical atomic structure of Nd2Fe14B which stands for 2 atoms of Neodymium, 14 atoms of Iron(Fe) and one atom of Boron. The sintered Neodymium Iron Boron magnet has higher magnetic properties compare to Samarium Cobalt magnets, [...]
Will we have enough Rare earth metals? Life in the 21st century wouldn't be the same without rare earth metals. Cell phones, iPads, laptops, televisions, hybrid cars, wind turbines, solar cells and many more products depend on rare earth metals to function. Will there be enough for us to continue our high-tech lifestyle and transition [...]