Abstract
Magnetic properties of melt spun Co86.5Hf10.5MB2 ribbons with refractory elements substitution (M=Cr, Nb, Ti, Zr) have been studied. For ternary Co86.5Hf11.5B2 ribbon, permanent magnetic properties of Br=0.71 T, iHc=192 kA/m, and (BH)max=34.4 kJ/m3 are obtained, and they are significantly improved to Br=0.73-0.76 T, iHc=136-216 kA/m and (BH)max=38.4-52.8 kJ/m3 with M substitution. Summarized with the results of x-ray diffraction refinement, thermal magnetic analysis, and transmission electron microscopy, the Co86.5Hf10.5MB2 nanocomposites following the optimal crystallization treatment mainly consist of orthorhombic 7:1 and face-center-cubic Co phases. Fine microstructure with average grain size in the range of 12.5-19.6 nm promotes exchange coupling effect between magnetic grains, thus improving permanent magnetic properties. The magnetic field dependence of coercivity reveals that coercivity of the studied Co86.5Hf10.5MB2 nonocomposites is mainly governed by the reverse domain nucleation mechanism.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1139-1144 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
Volume | 401 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Mar 2016 |
Keywords
- Co-Hf-based nanocomposites
- Rare-earth-free permanent magnetic materials