Influence of post-aging on the microstructure and properties of Sm 2(Co,Fe,Cu,Zr) 17 magnets

Qingjun Zheng, Sike Xia, Alan Dozier, Tongguang Zhai, Michael P. Effgen, Jeff Whilhite

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Abstract

Effects of the post-aging condition on the microstructure and magnetic performance of Sm 2(Co, Fe, Cu, Zr) 17 magnets were investigated. The second quadrant M-H hysteresis curve was measured. The microstructure was characterized using OM, XRD, and TEM. It was found that, as the aging temperature increased in the range of 850°C - 900°C, the remanence of the Sm 2(Co, Fe, Cu, Zr) 17 magnets increased while the coercivity decreased. Both the remanence and coercivity of the Sm 2(Co, Fe, Cu, Zr) 17 magnets were improved by a two-step aging, aging at 900°C, followed by the aging at lower- temperature, e.g, 850°C. Microstructure analysis indicated that the improvement in the magnetic properties may result from change of the pyramidal cell structure and microchemistry with the aging conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterials Science and Technology 2005 - Proceedings of the Conference
Pages203-210
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2005
EventMaterials Science and Technology 2005 Conference - Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Duration: Sep 25 2005Sep 28 2005

Publication series

NameMaterials Science and Technology
Volume4
ISSN (Print)1546-2498

Conference

ConferenceMaterials Science and Technology 2005 Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPittsburgh, PA
Period9/25/059/28/05

Keywords

  • Cellular structure
  • Coercivity
  • Post-aging
  • Sm (Co, Fe, Cu, Zr) magnets

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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