The inverse relationship between the saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and coercivity(Hc)of Febased amorphous alloys is a very active research topic that has been extensively debated.In this work,we conducted a deta...The inverse relationship between the saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and coercivity(Hc)of Febased amorphous alloys is a very active research topic that has been extensively debated.In this work,we conducted a detailed investigation on the magnetic softness of Fe_(83.2-x)Co_(x)B_(10)C_(6)Cu_(0.8)(x=0 and 6 at.%)amorphous alloys based on analysis of the surface morphology,microstructure,magnetic anisotropy,and magnetic domain structure.Enhanced magnetic softness-magnetization synergy was realized in the present alloys by magnetic field annealing(MFA)during the de-stressing process.A dramatic 84%reduction of Hc to 2.2 A/m was achieved for the Co-doped alloy under MFA,exhibiting excellent magnetic performance with a superb Bs of 1.86 T.The consistency between the experimental results and theoretical analysis revealed that the MFA process can mitigate the trade-off between stress-induced anisotropy and induced uniaxial anisotropy owing to the homogenized structure formed by field annealing.Thus,the process favored a low Hc due to the significant continuous decline in the total magnetic anisotropy,which coincided well with the results of Magneto-optical Kerr microscopy.The study elucidates a mechanism for tuning Hc in Co-doped alloy systems and affords a possible pathway for softening amorphous alloys with high Bs.展开更多
Compared to the commercial soft-magnetic alloys,the high saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and low coercivity(Hc)of post-developed novel nanocrystalline alloys tend to realize the miniaturization and lightweight of ...Compared to the commercial soft-magnetic alloys,the high saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and low coercivity(Hc)of post-developed novel nanocrystalline alloys tend to realize the miniaturization and lightweight of electronic products,thus attracting great attention.In this work,we designed a new FeNiBCuSi formulation with a novel atomic ratio,and the microstructure evolution and magnetic softness were investigated.Microstructure analysis revealed that the amount of Si prompted the differential chemical fluctuations of Cu element,favoring the different nucleation and growth processes ofα-Fe nanocrystals.Furthermore,microstructural defects associated with chemical heterogeneities were unveiled using the Maxwell-Voigt model with two Kelvin units and one Maxwell unit based on creeping analysis by nanoindentation.The defect,with a long relaxation time in relaxation spectra,was more likely to induce the formation of crystal nuclei that ultimately evolved into theα-Fe nanocrystals.As a result,Fe_(84)Ni_(2)B_(12.5)Cu_(1)Si_(0.5)alloy with refined uniform nanocrystalline microstructure exhibited excellent magnetic softness,including a high B_(s)of 1.79 T and very low H_(c)of 2.8 A/m.Our finding offers new insight into the influence of activated defects associated with chemical heterogeneities on the microstructures of nanocrystalline alloy with excellent magnetic softness.展开更多
基金supported by the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.2208085QE121)the Key Research&Development plan of Anhui Province(No.2022a05020016)+2 种基金the University Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Province(No.2023AH051084)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071078)the“Zhishan”Scholars Programs of Southeast University(No.2242021R41158).
文摘The inverse relationship between the saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and coercivity(Hc)of Febased amorphous alloys is a very active research topic that has been extensively debated.In this work,we conducted a detailed investigation on the magnetic softness of Fe_(83.2-x)Co_(x)B_(10)C_(6)Cu_(0.8)(x=0 and 6 at.%)amorphous alloys based on analysis of the surface morphology,microstructure,magnetic anisotropy,and magnetic domain structure.Enhanced magnetic softness-magnetization synergy was realized in the present alloys by magnetic field annealing(MFA)during the de-stressing process.A dramatic 84%reduction of Hc to 2.2 A/m was achieved for the Co-doped alloy under MFA,exhibiting excellent magnetic performance with a superb Bs of 1.86 T.The consistency between the experimental results and theoretical analysis revealed that the MFA process can mitigate the trade-off between stress-induced anisotropy and induced uniaxial anisotropy owing to the homogenized structure formed by field annealing.Thus,the process favored a low Hc due to the significant continuous decline in the total magnetic anisotropy,which coincided well with the results of Magneto-optical Kerr microscopy.The study elucidates a mechanism for tuning Hc in Co-doped alloy systems and affords a possible pathway for softening amorphous alloys with high Bs.
基金Project supported by the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2208085QE121)the Key Research&Development Plan of Anhui Province(Grant No.2022a05020016)+1 种基金the University Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Province(Grant No.2023AH051084)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52071078)。
文摘Compared to the commercial soft-magnetic alloys,the high saturation magnetic flux density(Bs)and low coercivity(Hc)of post-developed novel nanocrystalline alloys tend to realize the miniaturization and lightweight of electronic products,thus attracting great attention.In this work,we designed a new FeNiBCuSi formulation with a novel atomic ratio,and the microstructure evolution and magnetic softness were investigated.Microstructure analysis revealed that the amount of Si prompted the differential chemical fluctuations of Cu element,favoring the different nucleation and growth processes ofα-Fe nanocrystals.Furthermore,microstructural defects associated with chemical heterogeneities were unveiled using the Maxwell-Voigt model with two Kelvin units and one Maxwell unit based on creeping analysis by nanoindentation.The defect,with a long relaxation time in relaxation spectra,was more likely to induce the formation of crystal nuclei that ultimately evolved into theα-Fe nanocrystals.As a result,Fe_(84)Ni_(2)B_(12.5)Cu_(1)Si_(0.5)alloy with refined uniform nanocrystalline microstructure exhibited excellent magnetic softness,including a high B_(s)of 1.79 T and very low H_(c)of 2.8 A/m.Our finding offers new insight into the influence of activated defects associated with chemical heterogeneities on the microstructures of nanocrystalline alloy with excellent magnetic softness.
