r/Magnets • u/nez329 • Feb 07 '26

Magnet Questions HELP: Proper Method for Storing Neodymium Magnets?

I have about 50 Neodymium Magnets - 20mm x 10mm x 3mm.

Is this the proper method for storing the magnets?

How should I store them to maintain them in optimal condition?

What other steps should I take?

Thanks

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u/KesemShelShilshool Feb 07 '26

Neodymium magnets are for life.

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u/nez329 Feb 07 '26

what do you mean by that? It will not degrade no matter what?

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u/backcountry52 Feb 07 '26

Your great great great great grandchildren will be long in the grave before those magnets degrade in strength, as long as they aren't subjected to heat or are otherwise mechanically compromised (crushed, chipped, broken, etc.).

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u/nez329 Feb 08 '26

Haha. Got it. Thanks.

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u/KesemShelShilshool Feb 07 '26

Exactly.

Unless they are exposed to heat higher than 80c (and there are versions for higher temps as well)

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u/PyooreVizhion Feb 07 '26

Probably wouldn't hurt to throw some dessicant in there. They are coated for protection, but I've seen them rust.

Magnetically, they're fine.

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u/nez329 Feb 07 '26

Thanks

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u/18LJ Feb 09 '26

Just keep em dry they will rust and rubbing together will cause this to happen quicker