Recommendations for Safe Use of Neodymium Magnets.
The strength of neodymium magnets is greater than other types of magnets
Neodymium magnets are incredibly strong magnets that can be hazardous in certain situations. It is important to remember that neodymium magnets are extremely powerful and can attract other metal objects, which can lead to harm or damage to the body.
If you need to work with neodymium magnets, it is important to exercise caution and follow appropriate safety measures, such as wearing appropriate protective equipment (e.g., safety goggles), avoiding working with magnets near computers or other electronic devices, and keeping magnets apart from each other to prevent them from attracting and potentially causing harm or projectiles to be ejected in case of collision, which can pose a threat to your vision.
Neodymium magnets are also extremely hard and brittle, so it is advisable to avoid striking, throwing, or dropping magnets as they can easily break or split.
In conclusion, neodymium magnets are extremely strong tools that can be hazardous if not used with due caution, so it is important to observe security precautions when using them.
Children should under no circumstances use neodymium magnets for entertainment purposes.
If you have magnets in your hands, remember to keep your hands apart..
To separate magnets, you need to grasp the top magnet and slide it out of the stack, then pull it apart swiftly.
Remember to keep your magnets at least 20 cm away from sensitive electrical devices and storage media.
Magnets retain their magnetic properties for many years when properly handled and stored at room temperature.
If you injure yourself and experience significant injury, seek immediate medical help.
When working with magnets, you should wear safety glasses and work gloves (if necessary).
Quickly apply ice to any pinched skin to reduce swelling. In the case of larger magnets, such injuries can result in heavy swelling.
Work on a metal table or on a surface such that the magnets stay there, where you set them and to not "fly" together to others.
You cannot drill or heat neodymium magnets.
Precautions
Keep neodymium magnets away from people with pacemakers.
In the case of neodymium magnets, there is a strong magnetic field. As a result, it interferes with the operation of a heart pacemaker. Even if the magnetic field does not affect the device, it can damage its components or deactivate the entire device.
Neodymium magnets are over 10 times stronger than ferrite magnets (the ones in speakers), and their power can shock you.
Make sure to review all the information we have provided. This will help you avoid harm to your body and damage to the magnets.
Magnets are not toys, youngest should not play with them.
Neodymium magnets are not toys. You cannot allow them to become toys for children. In the case of small magnets, they can be swallowed and cause choking. In such cases, the only solution is to undergo surgery to remove the magnets, and otherwise, it can even lead to death.
The magnet coating is made of nickel, so be cautious if you have an allergy.
Studies show a small percentage of people have allergies to certain metals, including nickel. An allergic reaction often manifests as skin redness and rash. If you have a nickel allergy, you can try wearing gloves or simply avoid direct contact with nickel-plated neodymium magnets.
Under no circumstances should neodymium magnets be placed near a computer HDD, TV, and wallet.
Strong fields generated by neodymium magnets can damage magnetic storage media such as floppy disks, credit cards, magnetic ID cards, cassette tapes, video tapes, or other similar devices. They can also damage televisions, VCRs, computer monitors, and CRT displays. Avoid placing neodymium magnets in close proximity to electronic devices.
Keep neodymium magnets away from GPS and smartphones.
Neodymium magnets are a source of strong magnetic fields that cause interference with magnetometers and compasses used in navigation, as well as internal compasses of smartphones and GPS devices.
Neodymium magnets can become demagnetized at high temperatures.
In certain circumstances, Neodymium magnets may experience demagnetization when subjected to high temperatures.
Dust and powder from neodymium magnets are flammable.
Do not attempt to drill into neodymium magnets. Mechanical processing is also not recommended. Once crushed into fine powder or dust, this material becomes highly flammable.
Magnets made of neodymium are delicate and can easily break as well as shatter.
Neodymium magnetic are delicate and will crack if allowed to collide with each other, even from a distance of a few centimeters. They are coated with a shiny nickel plating similar to steel, but they are not as hard. At the moment of connection between the magnets, tiny sharp metal fragments can be propelled in various directions at high speed. Eye protection is recommended.
Neodymium magnets can attract to each other, pinch the skin, and cause significant injuries.
If have a finger between or on the path of attracting magnets, there may be a large cut or a fracture.
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