John_Hasler
John_Hasler t1_iubfj6h wrote
Reply to comment by spectacular_coitus in New approach to ‘cosmic magnet’ manufacturing could reduce reliance on rare earths in low-carbon technologies by FUZxxl
This assertion
> So when they refer to "Cosmic Magnets" they refer to rare earths.
directly contradicts the article. This led me to believe that you had not read it. It's quite common for people to post comments here without having done so.
John_Hasler t1_iuaphjm wrote
Reply to comment by spectacular_coitus in New approach to ‘cosmic magnet’ manufacturing could reduce reliance on rare earths in low-carbon technologies by FUZxxl
>So when they refer to "Cosmic Magnets" they refer to rare earths.
No. Meteorites.
>So is this just another way to manufacture neodymium or samarium–cobalt magnets?
No. These materials consist of iron, nickel, and phosphorus. Read the article.
John_Hasler t1_iubrj9l wrote
Reply to comment by OnlyNeverAlwaysSure in New approach to ‘cosmic magnet’ manufacturing could reduce reliance on rare earths in low-carbon technologies by FUZxxl
> rare earth metal batteries
No, rare earth metal magnets.