Mu Metal ®
Mu Metal ® is a very high permeability nickel based alloy that is extremely effective at screening low frequency magnetic interference. There are many different applications but typically it is used in the following sectors; Electronics, Audio, Avionics, Space, Research, Medical, Sensor instrumentation, Automotive, Military & Sea.Additional Info
Shielding Information Archive
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Multiple Layer Shields
Posted on September 21, 2009 | 3 CommentsWhilst mu metal ® is available in many different gauges and indeed a single layer is suitable for most commercial applications, optimal shielding results are obtained when a shield is constructed... -
Shielding calculation formula
Posted on May 27, 2009 | 6 CommentsWhat is field attenuation? This is also known as the shielding factor (S) and is a ratio of the magnetic field strength outside of the magnetic shield (Ha) and the... -
Mumetal is one of a family of three Nickel-Iron alloys
Posted on April 3, 2009 | No CommentsMumetal ® is one of a family of three Nickel-Iron alloys widely used to produce magnetic parts and shielding. The three alloys concerned have the following approximate compositions and well known... -
What is the best shield shape?
Posted on March 19, 2009 | 4 CommentsThe 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... -
How does a Magnetic Shield work?
Posted on March 11, 2009 | 4 CommentsMost 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...