Magnets

Cobalt is used in making high-powered magnets that have good temperature stability and high resistance to demagnetization. These are generally formulated with Samarium. Samarium cobalt magnets (SmCo) are composed of samarium, cobalt and iron. These rare earth magnets are extremely strong for their small size, metallic in appearance and found in simple shapes such as rings, blocks and discs. These are the most advanced magnets available today.

Typical applications are computer disc drives, sensors, traveling wave tubes, linear actuators and satellite systems.

Our products that are specially designed for making magnets are Shepco Hydroxide and Shepco Oxide.