Sm-Co magnet Sm2(Co,Fe)17
| Numeric designation | Sm-Co-Magnet Sm2(Co,Fe)17 |
|---|---|
| Chemical designation | Sm-Co-Magnet Sm2(Co,Fe)17 |
| Etching | 3% Nital |
Samarium-cobalt was the permanent magnet material with the highest magnetic energy density in the seventies. Today, neodymium-iron-boron magnets are more commonly used, but samarium-cobalt is more corrosion resistant and better suited for high temperatures.
