magnet facts

  1. Magnetic Discovery: Rare-earths Aging to Become Water Repellent

    Magnetic Discovery: Rare-earths Aging to Become Water Repellent
    In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers from the University of Basel, the Swiss Nanoscience Institute, and the Paul Scherrer Institute shed light on a fascinating phenomenon: surfaces coated with rare earth oxides gain water-repelling characteristics upon exposure to air. These surfaces show this trait even at room temperature, owing to chemical reactions initiated by ambient hydrocarbons. Continue reading →
  2. The Story Behind The Horseshoe Magnet

    The Story Behind The Horseshoe Magnet
    When you imagine a magnet, does the iconic horseshoe magnet come to mind? For many, it does! This U-shaped magnet has remained a popular depiction of magnets and has an interesting story behind it. Continue reading →
  3. Magnets 101: Magnetization Direction

    Magnets 101: Magnetization Direction
    Here at Apex, we believe it’s important to understand the science behind our magnets and share them with you through “magnet 101s" so you can make an informed decision for your next project. Our next “magnet 101” is diving into one necessary element of neodymium magnets— magnetization direction. Essentially, neodymium magnets are formed with a specific magnetization direction depending on their shape to ensure they’re as strong as possible. Let’s dive deeper into what magnetization direction is and why it’s important! Continue reading →
  4. What’s Included on Apex Magnet’s Product Description Pages

    What’s Included on Apex Magnet’s Product Description Pages
    When you head to a product page on our website, you may be surprised to find that there’s a lot of information to sort through! There are three tabs on each product page — “main details,” “more information,” and “product attachments.”  Below, we’ll go through what you can find in each of these tabs— and if you need to know anything else, we’re happy to try to help via phone or email!  Continue reading →

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