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Neodymium iron boron, often abbreviated as NdFeB, refers to a class of permanent magnets composed of alloys of neodymium, iron, and boron. These magnets are known for their exceptional magnetic strength, making them the most powerful type of permanent magnets commercially available. Their development in the early 1980s represented a significant advancement in magnetic technology.

The properties of NdFeB magnets are a result of the specific crystal structure and the strong magnetic coupling between the neodymium and iron atoms. They exhibit a high coercivity, meaning they are resistant to demagnetization, and a high maximum energy product, which is a measure of their magnetic strength. These characteristics allow for smaller, lighter, and more efficient magnetic devices.

NdFeB magnets are manufactured through several processes, most commonly powder metallurgy. This involves creating a fine powder of the alloy, pressing it into a desired shape, and then sintering it at high temperatures. The magnets are typically anisotropic, meaning their magnetic properties are stronger in a specific direction, which is achieved through the manufacturing process.

Due to their high performance and cost-effectiveness compared to other strong magnets, NdFeB magnets have found widespread applications. They are crucial components in electric motors, particularly in electric vehicles and wind turbines, where their efficiency contributes to energy savings. They are also used in consumer electronics such as hard disk drives, loudspeakers, headphones, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. Their use continues to expand as technology evolves and demand for powerful, compact magnetic solutions grows.