New alternatives may ease demand for scarce rare-earth permanent magnets
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 08:50
in Physics & Chemistry
From computer hard discs and smart phones to earbuds and electric motors, magnets are at the forefront of today’s technology. Magnets containing rare-earth elements are among the most powerful available, allowing many everyday objects to be ever smaller. But rare-earth elements can be difficult to obtain, given either their scarcity or the challenging geopolitical climates […]