Instructions for Safe Handling of Neodymium Magnets.
Neodymium magnets outperform other types of magnets in strength
Neodymium magnets are extremely powerful magnets that can be hazardous in specific circumstances. It is important to remember that neodymium magnets are extremely powerful and can attract other metal objects, which can lead to harm or destruction 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 protective clothing (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 shards to be ejected in case of collision, which can pose a threat to your vision.
Neodymium magnets are also very hard and fragile, so it is advisable to avoid strikes, throwing, or dropping magnets as they can quickly break or shatter.
In conclusion, neodymium magnets are powerful tools that can be hazardous if not used with due caution, so it is important to observe appropriate safety measures when using them.
When holding magnets in your hands, you should remember to keep your hands at a proper distance from each other.
If you work with magnets, you should wear safety glasses and protective gloves (when needed).
If you want to minimize pain, it is recommended to apply ice to pinched skin. In the case of larger magnets, such injuries can result in severe bruises.
Children should under no circumstances use neodymium magnets for entertainment purposes.
Magnets retain their magnetic properties for centuries when properly handled and stored at room temperature.
Seek medical assistance in case of significant injury.
Work on a metal table or alternatively on a surface such that the magnets stay in place, where you place them and to not "fly" together to others.
Maintain magnets at least 20 cm away from sensitive electronic devices or storage media.
To separate magnets, grasp the top magnet, remove it from the stack, and pull it apart swiftly.
You should not drill and heat neodymium magnets.
Safety Precautions
Neodymium magnets are noted for their fragility, which can cause them to shatter.
Magnets made of neodymium are extremely delicate, and by joining them in an uncontrolled manner, they will break. Neodymium magnets are made of metal and coated with a shiny nickel surface, but they are not as hard as steel. At the moment of connection between the magnets, small metal fragments can be dispersed in different directions.
Comparing neodymium magnets to ferrite magnets (found in speakers), they are 10 times more powerful, and their power can shock you.
On our website, you can find information on how to use neodymium magnets. This will help you avoid injuries and prevent damage to the magnets.
Avoid contact with neodymium magnets if you have a nickel allergy.
Studies clearly indicate a small percentage of people who suffer from metal allergies such as 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 brought close to GPS and smartphones.
Intense magnetic fields generated by neodymium magnets interfere with compasses and magnetometers used in navigation, as well as internal compasses of smartphones and GPS devices.
Neodymium magnets can demagnetize at high temperatures.
Under specific conditions, Neodymium magnets may experience demagnetization when subjected to high temperatures.
People with pacemakers are advised to avoid neodymium magnets.
Neodymium magnets generate strong magnetic fields. As a result, they interfere with the operation of a pacemaker. This happens because such devices have a function to deactivate them in a magnetic field.
Neodymium magnets can attract to each other, pinch the skin, and cause significant injuries.
If joining of neodymium magnets is not under control, then they may crumble and crack. Remember not to move them to each other or hold them firmly in hands at a distance less than 10 cm.
Dust and powder from neodymium magnets are flammable.
Avoid drilling or mechanical processing of neodymium magnets. If the magnet is crushed into fine powder or dust, it becomes highly flammable.
You should maintain neodymium magnets at a safe distance from the wallet, computer, and TV.
Strong magnetic fields emitted by neodymium magnets can damage magnetic storage media such as floppy disks, credit cards, magnetic ID cards, cassette tapes, video tapes, or other devices. They can also damage televisions, VCRs, computer monitors, and CRT displays. You should especially avoid placing neodymium magnets near electronic devices.
Magnets should not be treated as toys. Therefore, it is not recommended for children to have access to them.
Not all neodymium magnets are toys, so do not let children play with them. Small magnets pose a serious choking hazard or can attract to each other in the intestines. In such cases, the only solution is to undergo surgery to remove the magnets, and otherwise, it can even lead to death.
Safety rules!
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