Magnetostatically-Coupled Anisotropic Composite Magnets with Enhanced Remanence

Abstract

The computer simulation confirmed a magnetostatic coupling between R-Fe-B matrix and thick Fe layers in hot-deformed composite magnets. However, enhancement in the remanence and maximum energy product of the hard-soft composites requires at least a partial inter-phase exchange coupling. The combination of a complete magnetostatic coupling and a partial exchange coupling may facilitate the development of anisotropic composite magnets with superior performance. The experimental studies found that (1) magneto-statically coupled soft magnetic phase increases the temperature dependence of the hard magnetic properties; (2) re-distribution of elements during thermomechanical treatment is a significant factor affecting the properties of anisotropic composite magnets; (3) though the refinement of the precursor powders enables certain control over the morphology and thickness of the soft inclusions, the expected advantages are overcome by the increased oxidation of the R-rich phase and/or increased inter-phase diffusion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA470279

Entities

People

  • George C. Hadjipanayis

Organizations

  • University of Delaware

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coercivity
  • Composite Materials
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Couplings
  • Diffusion
  • Inclusions
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Properties
  • Magnetization
  • Magnets
  • Materials
  • Oxidation
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Precursors
  • Simulations
  • Spatial Distribution

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.