Magnet
Description
A a material or object that produces a magnetic field. This magnetic field is invisible but is responsible for the most notable property of a magnet: a force that pulls on other ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, and attracts or repels other magnets (Wikipedia 2019). Magnets can include the elements Iron, Nickel and Cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestones. Ferrous magnets of varying strength can be useful in storage and support applications. Rare earth magnets are super-strong materials whose use is being explored for temporary, yet attachment of art, frames, mounts and supports.
Applications
- Magnetic mounts: Detailed information on the AIC Wiki.
- Magnetic recording materials (disks and tapes)
- Magnetic identification strips
Risks
- Rare earth magnets are extremely strong. Handle with caution as they can fly together and pinch fingers and art AIC Wiki.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Resources and Citations
- Gwen Spicer, Magnetic Mounting Systems for Museums & Cultural Institutions [1]
- AIC Wiki: Magnetic Mounts
- Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet)