Effect of composition and particle size on the soft magnetic character of Fe-rich amorphous alloys obtained by gas atomization

  • Kenny L.C. Alvarez
  • , José Manuel Martín
  • , Mihail Ipatov
  • , Lourdes Domínguez
  • , Julian Gonzalez

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Abstract

Fe-Si-B powders with different composition were produced by gas atomization using helium. X-ray diffraction patterns showed that as-atomized powders exhibited a mix of amorphous and crystalline phases. Nevertheless, the effect of composition on glass forming ability was noticeable. It was found one composition that is almost completely amorphous. The size fraction below 20 microns was separated by sieving and studied in more detail. In this size range, six different compositions were almost fully amorphous. Soft magnetic properties (saturation magnetization, coercivity and anisotropy field) were measured for the whole size range (as-atomized powder) and for the fraction below 20 microns. It is observed a significant improvement of the soft magnetic behaviour when the particle size decreases. This effect is connected with a larger amorphicity degree when the particle size is smaller, being more effective the random anisotropy to reduce the average magnetic anisotropy and, consequently, the coercivity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuro PM 2019 Congress and Exhibition
PublisherEuropean Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA)
ISBN (Electronic)9781899072514
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
EventEuropean Powder Metallurgy Congress and Exhibition, Euro PM 2019 - Maastricht, Netherlands
Duration: 13 Oct 201916 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameEuro PM 2019 Congress and Exhibition

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Powder Metallurgy Congress and Exhibition, Euro PM 2019
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityMaastricht
Period13/10/1916/10/19

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