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Mu Metal specifications
March 25, 2009
By: Nick Murby
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Posted in SpecificationsTags: ASTM A-753 Alloy 4, magnetic shield, magnetic shielding, mu metal, permeability

Specifications : ASTM A-753 Alloy 4, MIL N-14411C Composition. Mu metal is a 80 % Nickel, 4.5 % Molybdenum, balance Iron, soft ferromagnetic alloy which means that it does not retain a field after the removal of an external magnetizing force. Mu-metal ® offers exceptionally high initial and maximum permeability with minimumRead the Rest…
What is the best shield shape?
March 19, 2009
By: Nick Murby
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Posted in InformationTags: magnetic flux, magnetic shield, magnetic shielding, mu metal

The most efficient magnetic shield shape is a spherical shield but this is difficult to manufacture in production terms. The next best is a cylinder with closed ends. The rounded surface of the cylinder is conductive to the absorption of magnetic flux. If the cylinder does not have end caps,Read the Rest…
How does a Magnetic Shield work?
March 11, 2009
By: Nick Murby
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Posted in InformationTags: magnetic fields, magnetic shield, magnetic shielding, mu metal

Most people are familiar with what a Magnetic Shield does, it simply stops or negates unwanted interference from magnetic fields. Not so many people are familiar with how it actually does it.There are various types of ways and materials used in Magnetic Shielding depending on the frequency and strengths of theRead the Rest…

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