Are ferrite magnets the same as ceramic?

[Jeremiah]

Just curious...

[houston]

Re: Are ferrite magnets the same as ceramic?

Ferrite just means i-run, no?

[CTN]

Re: Are ferrite magnets the same as ceramic?

yes, they're ceramic.

it is called ferrite because the primary ingredient is a ferrous compound, typically iron III oxide (Fe2 O3), which is mixed with various ceramics.

[LtKojak]

Re: Are ferrite magnets the same as ceramic?

yes, they're ceramic.

the primary ingredient is a ferrous compound, typically iron III oxide (Fe2 O3), which is mixed with various ceramics.

This man KNOWS his magnets... congrats!

[jmcorey]

Re: Are ferrite magnets the same as ceramic?

Yeah. Godin uses them in their stock pickups.