Permanent Magnet Properties of in situ Formed Cu-Fe Multifilamentary Composites.

Abstract

Cu-Fe multifilamentary composites with up to 60 vol % Fe were prepared in situ. Magnetic hysteresis loops were obtained at room temperature as a function of composition, cross sectional area reduction, up to 99.9996%, and annealing conditions. Hci and (B.H)max increase with cross sectional area reduction and show pronounced changes on annealing. Hci = 600, 520 and 380 Oe and Mr = 5.6, 8.2 and 11.9 KG were measured in the smallest 30, 45 and 60 vol% Fe composites, respectively, following optimal heat treatment. (B.H)max = 3.2 MG.Oe was measured in both Cu-45 vol% Fe and Cu-60 vol% Fe with hysteresis loop squareness of 0.95. Considering the excellent mechanical and transport properties, inexpensive constituent elements and simple preparation, the in situ formed Cu-Fe composites appear to have the potential for permanent magnet applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA123911

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  • F. Habbal
  • G. Dublon
  • J. L. Bell

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  • Harvard University

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Alloys
  • Annealing
  • Coercivity
  • Composite Materials
  • Heat Treatment
  • High Temperature
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Phenomena
  • Magnetic Properties
  • Magnets
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Permanent Magnets
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Transport Properties
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