How To Safely Store Powerful Rare Earth Magnets? Rare-earth magnets are strong permanent magnets made from alloys of rare earth elements. Developed in the 1970s and 80s, rare-earth magnets are the strongest type of permanent magnets made. It produces significantly stronger magnetic fields than other types such as ferrite or alnico magnets. However, despite their magnetic strength,Fake Oakley Fuel Cell Sunglasses, the material that rare-earth magnets are made of is brittle. This makes them very fragile and a minor accident can cause damage to the magnet itself and injury to the person handling it. This makes it very important that rare-earth magnets are stored properly.Mediums Used in Storage of Rare Earth MagnetsBecause of the inherent magnetic strength of rare-earth magnets,Oakley Holbrook Sunglasses, two magnets can move towards each other in such high speeds that may cause the magnets to shatter. The debris from the shattering magnets also travels at high speed which may cause injuries or even fatalities to by-standers. The magnetic strength is also enough to break bones that get sandwiched in between. Even the smallest rare-earth magnets can cause significant damage to internal organs when ingested.The most common material used to store rare-earth magnets is Styrofoam. It works the same way as how Styrofoam blocks are used to protect expensive appliances for packaging and shipping purposes. There is an additional advantage to using Styrofoam in storing rare-earth magnets, it does not conduct energy and acts as an insulator of the magnetic power of the magnets. Most magnets come with their own Styrofoam packaging when purchased. You can also create your own container with a large Styrofoam cube. Cut the block in half and carve the shape of the magnet into both halves with a hot knife. By enveloping the magnet with the Styrofoam material,Oakley Jawbone Sunglasses Cheap, it is prevented from reacting with other magnets and ferrous materials.Duct tape is also used to store rare-earth magnets. Duct tape is wrapped around the magnet for a cushioning effect. Handling magnets cushioned with duct tape prevents your skin from being pinched and damage to the magnets is also avoided even if they collide with each other. Despite providing a safe and soft shell to the magnet, it does not affect the magnetic abilities of rare-earth magnets.Wood is also a popular material in storing and handling rare-earth magnets. It works in a similar capacity as a Styrofoam shell but is a more permanent solution. A 'handle' of wood is usually kept permanently attached to magnets to allow safer handling of the magnets. It keeps fingers away from getting crushed by magnets reacting to each other.Rare-earth magnets are extremely strong when it comes to their magnetic power but the material is fragile. This two contrasting characteristics combine as a hazard when the magnets are not stored properly. Proper storage of rare-earth magnets should always be kept in mind when handling such strong magnets to prevent untoward incidents to the magnets and to people.