Magnetization process in rapidly solidified neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnet materials

Journal Article · Sat Nov 15 04:00:00 EST 1986 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.337576· OSTI ID:5230628

Pinkerton, F E; Van Wingerden, D J

Initial magnetization and demagnetization data are reported for three forms of rapidly solidified Nd-Fe-B permanent magnet materials: melt-spun ribbons, hot-pressed magnets, and die upset magnets. In all three materials, the results are consistent with domain-wall pinning at Nd/sub 2/Fe/sub 14/B grain boundaries as the coercivity mechanism. Thermally demagnetized ribbons are comprised of single domain Nd/sub 2/Fe/sub 14/B grains, and both initial magnetization and demagnetization occur by depinning and wall motion. Domain walls move easily in die upset magnets until they become strongly pinned at grain edges. Complete magnetization requires an applied field greater than the coercive field. Hot-pressed magnets show a mixture of ribbon and die upset behavior.

• Research Organization: Physics Department, General Motors Research Laboratories, Warren, Michigan 48090-9055
• OSTI ID: 5230628
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 60:10; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ALLOYS
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FABRICATION
GRAIN BOUNDARIES
HOT PRESSING
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
MAGNETIZATION
MAGNETS
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PRESSING
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