FERRITE MAGNETS: CHEAP AND RESISTANT MAGNETS
Ferrite Magnets are the cheapest option among commercially available magnets. They are very resistant to high temperatures and corrosion. Even a standard Ferrite Magnet can operate and do not demagnetize at a temperature of up to 250°C.
They can be used in humid environments or underwater without any issue, because they do not suffer from oxidation and rust. They resist very well even in salt water.
Unlike other ferromagnetic materials, most Ferrite Magnets are not electrically conductive.
These magnets are dark grey in color and appear less polished than the Neodymium ones. They are also called raw magnets, hard ferrite magnets, ceramic magnets or ceramic permanent magnets.
More about Ferrite Magnets
Ferrite is a ceramic material made of a large proportion of iron oxide (Fe2O3) blended with one or more additional metals like strontium, barium, manganese, nickel or zinc. Ferrite is ferromagnetic, so it can be magnetized (become a magnet) and be attracted by magnets. Unlike other ferromagnetic materials, standard ferrite is not electrically conductive.
Hard ferrite, the one we use for our magnets, has a high coercivity, a property that makes it difficult to demagnetize. Ferrite Magnets are hard but quite brittle. Their density is about 5 g/cm3.
Ferrite Magnets are not as strong as Neodymium Magnets. They typically offer about 1/7th of the pulling force of similar size N35 Neodymium Magnets.
Ferrite Magnets Uses and Applications
Most common applications for Ferrite Magnets are the following:
- High Temperatures Environments;
- Humid/Wet/Outdoors Environmets;
- Ectronic industry;
- Fridge magnets;
- Micro-wave devices;
- Loudspeakers;
- Pot magnets;
- Deferization: removal of metallic parts from powders or materials;
- Motors, generators, alternators;
- Medical applications;
- Magnetic lifters.
FERRITE MAGNETS PRICE
What’s the price of Ferrite Magnets?
Ferrite Magnets are the cheapest commercially available magnets. Compared to standard Neodymium Magnets of equal size, they can be 5 times cheaper. But you must consider that, given the lower magnetic strength, you will need a larger Ferrite Magnet to get the same performances.
What’s the price of Ferrite Magnets compared to Neodymium Magnets?
On average Ferrite Magnets are nearly 5 times cheaper than neodymium magnets. The final price can swing greatly depending on various factors like the size and shape of the magnet or the market cost of raw materials. Iron in used in both kinds of magnets, but Neodymium Magnets contain also relevant quantities of rare earth elements, whose price is gone up quite significantly in recent years.
Here is a table of reference of the cost for a 20x3mm magnetic disc made of Neodymium or Ferrite:
| Quantity | Neodymium Price | Ferrite Price |
| 1 – 30 | 1,36 € | 0,22€ |
| 31 – 80 | 1,09 € | 0,17€ |
| 81 – 180 | 0,79 € | 0,14€ |
| 181 – 350 | 0,64 € | 0,12€ |
| 351 – 600 | 0,52 € | 0,09€ |
price as July 2025 vat included
What is the Heat Resistance of Ferrite Magnets?
Ferrite Magnets can withstand temperatures up to 250 °C without being damaged or suffer demagnetization. Compared to SmCo and AlNiCo Magnets, they are a good alternative at a more competitive price. They are also very resistant to corrosion, humidity and oxidation.
If you want to learn more about Magnets, Heat Resistance and Demagnetization, you can read our dedicated articles:
Loss of Magnetization and Demagnetization of Permanent Magnets
Permanent Magnets and Heat Resistance: the best magnets to use
SuperMagneticShop: the best place where to buy Ferrite Magnets Online
Where can I buy Ferrite Magnets online?
You can buy your Ferrite Magnets Online on our ecommerce store: www.supermagneticshop.com. You can find ferrite Magnets of all sizes and shapes: discs, rings, blocks. We offer stock prices on all the magnets, great discounts for large orders, a 5% discount for new subscribers and special quotations for companies. We have also a large selection of Ferrite Magnets for all applications: threaded hole, passing hole, threaded rod, special coatings and more. We even make on demand custom magnets. Just contact us!
Where can I buy Ferrite Magnets online with fast delivery?
You can buy your Ferrite Magnets Online with fast delivery on our ecommerce store: www.supermagneticshop.com. We ship our magnets all across Europe. If you complete your order before 12:00 a.m. on business days it will be shipped the same day. Otherwise it will be shipped right in the morning of the next working day. Shipping in Europe should take 24/48 hours, except for delays of the courier.
Where can I buy custom made Ferrite Magnets online?
You can buy your custom made Ferrite Magnets Online on our ecommerce store: www.supermagneticshop.com. If you can’t find what you need among our large selection of magnets, send us a request! We can provide Ferrite Magnets of all shapes and sizes, special alloys, higher grades of heat tolerance, special coatings and more.
