Magnets are a common item in our daily life, especially NdFeB magnets, which are widely used in various fields due to their powerful magnetic properties. However, there are often some misunderstandings and concerns about whether NdFeB magnets are radioactive. In this article, we will explain in detail the relationship between NdFeB magnets and radiation.

First of all, we need to make it clear that all magnets, including NdFeB magnets, produce a magnetic field. A magnetic field is an area of magnetic lines of force, which is the result of the arrangement of magnetic moments within the magnet. However, a magnetic field is not the same as radiation. In physics, radiation usually refers to energy traveling through space, such as electromagnetic waves (including X-rays, gamma rays, etc.) and particle rays (such as alpha particles, beta particles, etc.). These types of radiation are penetrating and, under certain conditions, may have effects on human health.

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However, the magnetic fields produced by magnets are not part of this type of radiation. Magnetic fields themselves do not carry energy and do not propagate like radiation. Therefore, strictly speaking, magnets do not produce radiation that is harmful to the human body. In fact, many items in our lives, such as televisions, computers, cell phones, etc., produce magnetic fields, but the strength of these fields is far below the level that would have an effect on the human body.

In addition, research on the effects of magnetic fields on human health has been conducted for decades. To date, scientific research has not found evidence that magnetic fields have significant effects on human health at general levels. The World Health Organization, in its guidelines on electromagnetic fields and public health, clearly states that based on the available scientific evidence, low-level exposure to electromagnetic fields is unlikely to have any known harmful effects on human health.

In the case of neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets, the range and strength of the magnetic field may exceed that of other types of magnets due to their powerful magnetic properties. However, with proper use and handling, it is not likely to have any effect on human health. When using neodymium-iron-boron magnets, you should avoid having the magnets near electronic devices that may be affected by magnetic fields, such as pacemakers, televisions, and computers.

Overall, NdFeB magnets do not produce radiation that is harmful to the human body. As long as they are used and handled correctly, we are perfectly safe to utilize their powerful magnetism for a variety of applications.

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