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Rare earth magnets are the strongest type of permanent magnets commercially available today. They are made from alloys of rare earth elements, primarily neodymium, iron, and boron (NdFeB magnets), or samarium and cobalt (SmCo magnets). These elements, despite their name, are not particularly rare in the Earth's crust but are found in low concentrations and are difficult to extract and purify.

Neodymium magnets are the most common and powerful type of rare earth magnet, known for their exceptionally strong magnetic field relative to their size and weight. They are widely used in applications requiring high magnetic strength, such as electric motors, hard disk drives, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, and loudspeakers. However, they are also prone to corrosion and can be brittle.

Samarium-cobalt magnets, while generally not as strong as neodymium magnets, offer superior temperature stability and corrosion resistance. This makes them suitable for demanding environments where high temperatures or corrosive conditions are present, such as in aerospace and certain industrial applications.

The production of rare earth magnets involves complex metallurgical processes, including melting the constituent elements, casting the alloy, and then magnetizing the material through exposure to a strong external magnetic field. Their impressive magnetic properties have made them indispensable in many modern technologies, driving innovation across various industries.