Rare Earth Magnet Basics /Magnetic Evaluation Test

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Magnetic Evaluation Test

1. Magnetic Characteristic Testing

Shin-Etsu Chemical carries out a variety of magnetic property evaluation tests to suit the shape of magnet used, the temperature it is used at, etc.


Measuring instrument BH Tracer VSM Pulse Measurement Machine
Unit of measure mm-cm mm mm-cm
Maximum magnetic field Appx. 2.4MA/m
(Appx. 30kOe)
Appx. 1.2MA/m
(Appx. 15kOe)
Appx. 8MA/m
(Appx. 100kOe)
Temperature measured Room Temperature from -150°C
to 400°C
Room Temperature

In addition, various fluxmeters are used to measure surface flux.

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VSM

VSM


2. Anti-Corrosion and Environmental Testing

Shin-Etsu Chemicals performs the following experiments to simulate actual use conditions testing magnetic materials, surface finish and adhesion characteristics for resistance to corrosion.

  • High Temperature/Hi Humidity Test
    Placement in a high temperature/high humidity environment for a specified time.
  • Heat Cycle Test
    Cycle between low temperature and high temperature for a specified number of times.
  • Salt water spray test
    Spray salt water for a specified period of time
  • Pressure cooker test (autoclave test)
    Test subjecting the test pieces to a high-temperature, high-pressure space for a certain period of time
  • Sealed Tube Test
    Placement in a sealed tube containing coolant and oil for a specified period of time.
  • Anti-hydrogen test
    Placement at a specified temperature and pressure for a specified time.

3. Physical Tests

Shin-Etsu Chemical carries out a variety of physical properties tests such as the following.

  • Break Test
  • Pressure Test
  • Hardness Test
  • Adhesive Strength Test

In addition, we are performing various tests based on customer request. Please inquire for further information.

  • Rare Earth Magnet Basics
  • About Rare Earth Magnets
  • Magnetization Methods and Characteristics
  • Glossary of Magnet Terms

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