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Magnet Fishing
- Magnet fishing gained popularity during the 2020 lockdown.
- People used neodymium magnets to pull surprising items from the water.
Neodymium Magnets
- Neodymium is a soft, silvery-white metal that becomes a super magnet when alloyed with iron and boron.
- The crystalline structure, with aligned magnetic domains, gives it immense power.
Neodymium Uses
- Neodymium magnets were initially developed for nuclear applications in the mid-20th century.
- They are now crucial for electric vehicles, aircraft, and wind turbines.