Magnets 101

Background A magnet is a material that can exert a noticeable force on other materials without actually contacting them. This force is known as a

Alnico

What is Alnico? Alnico is the name for an iron alloy that primarily consists of iron, aluminum (Al), nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co). That is why it is called

Kinds of Magnets

Magnets are part of our daily lives in a number of different ways. Although most people probably think of the brightly colored magnets attached to

Fundamental Laws of Magnetism

Today, a magnet can be defined as a material or substance that has the power to attract iron, steel, and other magnetic materials. Through laboratory