Quick Answer: The Horseshoe Magnet is a U-shaped permanent magnet of Alnico (aluminium-nickel-cobalt alloy). It is paint-coated, with polished pole faces and marked N and S poles.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Alnico (aluminium-nickel-cobalt) permanent magnet
Horseshoe (U-shaped) form that brings both poles close together
Paint-coated body with polished pole faces
North (N) and South (S) poles clearly marked
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Alnico (aluminium-nickel-cobalt alloy)
Shape
Horseshoe / U-shaped
Finish
Paint-coated, polished pole faces
Polarity
N and S poles marked
About This Product
With its poles side by side, a horseshoe magnet gives a strong field in the gap between them. It is used to map field lines with iron filings or a plotting compass, to show the force on a current-carrying wire placed between the poles, and to compare magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Horseshoe Magnet made of?
It is made of Alnico, an aluminium-nickel-cobalt alloy, with a painted finish and polished pole faces.
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