Abstract
The exchange coupled Nd2Fe14B/α-Fe nanocomposite magnets have been synthesized by melt-spinning. The effect of wheel speed on the microstructure and exchange coupling interaction has been studied. The results show that a uniform Nd2Fe14B/α-Fe nanocomposite structure with fine α-Fe grains can be developed at an optimum wheel speed of about 12 m s-1. After a low temperature annealing, the ribbons show a stronger exchange coupling interaction and the magnetic properties reach a maximum value: jHc = 432.2 kA m-1, Jr = 1.08 T, (BH)max = 115 kJ m-3. With further increase in wheel speed, the microstructure of the ribbons becomes non-uniform after a subsequent high temperature crystallization, and several α-Fe grains abnormally grow to about 100 nm, deteriorating the magnetic properties of the ribbons.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 325-329 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Materials Science and Engineering: A |
| Volume | 347 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 25 Apr 2003 |
Keywords
- Coercivity
- Exchange coupling
- Melt-spinning
- Microstructure
- Nanocomposite magnets