CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE AND INTRINSIC MAGENTIC PROPERTIES OF R2Fe14BNx

We found that the nitrogen atoms can enter into the R₂Fe₁₄B structure by a proper heat treatment in nitrogen atmosphere. The crystallographic structure and magnetic properties of R₂Fe₁₄BN_x, R =Nd and Y, have been investigated by using X-ray and neutron diffraction techniques as well as magnetic measurements. The neutron diffrac-tion data show that the nitrogen atoms occupy the 4f interstices. The interstitial nitrogen atoms were found to have an effect of enhancing Curie temerature, whereas, decreasing saturation magnetization and magneto-crystalline anisotropy. The rela-tionship of the crystal structure and the intrinsic magnetic properties of this crystal is discussed.     

A NEUTRON POWDER DIFFRACTION STUDY OF THE STRUCTURE IN Nd2Fe17Nx(x = 2.5, 3.0, 5.5)

The crystallographic and magnetic structures of Nd₂Fe₁₇N_x(x = 2.5, 3.0, 5.5) at room temperature were refined by Rietveld analysis of neutron powder diffraction data. We found that Nd₂Fe₁₇N_x has a Th₂Zn₁₇ type structure (S.G. R3m) and the nitrogen atoms occupy both 9e and 18g sites simultaneously and at different rates.     

Invar properties in the rare earth-3d transition metal alloys

The RCo₂ and R₂Fe₁₇ compounds (R = rare earth) exhibit Invar-like thermal expansion anomalies below their ordering temperatures. These spontaneous volume magnetostrictions are discussed by considering their magnetic properties. In RCo₂ compounds there is no intrisinc Co-moment is induced by the exchange and applied fields. The volume expansion anomaly is associated with the onset of the 3d magnetic moment. IN R₂Fe₁₇ compounds there is an intrisinc Fe- moment. Magnetic structures give evidence for positive and negative exchange interactions between Fe atoms which are strongly distance dependent. The thermal expansion anomaly is a result of this distance of the magnetic interactions.     

NEUTRON-POWDER-DIFFRACTION STUDY OF THE STRUCTURE AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF Nd2Fe14Si3

The crystal and magnetic structures of Nd₂Fe₁₄Si₃ at room temperature were refined by Rietveld analysis of neutron-powder-diffraction data. It was found that silicon atoms occupy preferentially both 18h and 18f of Th₂Zn₁₇-type structure with occupancies 0.36 and 0.14, respectively, The Fe-Fe bond-lengths computed with the refined crystallographic parameters have optimum values, as compared with those of Nd₂Fe₁₇ compounds, which can explain well why the Curie temperature rises strongly when the unit cell volume reduces with the substitution of silicon for iron in Nd₂Fe₁₇.     

Neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets

Permanent magnet research and technology have been propelled into a new era by the rare earth-iron-boron materials, R₂Fe₁₄B. Energy products surpassing all previous values have been attained in magnets based on Nd₂Fe₁₄B, the prototypical compound. In this review we place Nd-Fe-B in the historical context of permanent magnet evolution, summarize the intrinsic properties of the R₂Fe₁₄B phases, and discuss the properties of practical Nd-Fe-B magnets produced by the two methods in present commercial use.     

Cobalt substituted R---Fe(Co)---C alloys

The formation of tetragonal R₂(FeCo)₁₄C phase has been examined in as-cast and melt-spun R₁₄Fe_78−xCo_xC₈ alloys with cobalt substitutions (R = Y, Dy, Nd). The magnetic properties over a temperature range and the microstructure have been studied as a function of cobalt content. The Curie temperature is increased with Co content but the anisotropy K is decreased. High cobalt content leads to the formation of 1:5 phase. High corecivities have been developed in as-cast and melt-spun Dy₁₄Fe_78−xCo_xC₈ alloys with Co content at zero and 32 at %, respectively. As-cast Nd₁₆Fe_78−xCo_xC₈ alloys did not show any permanent magnetic properties although they had the 2:14:1 phase. However, melt-spun and powdered Nd---Fe---Co---C samples showed a coercivity with the highest value corresponding to a melt-spun Nd₁₄Fe₇₈C₈ sample. Microstructure studies showed that the high H_C in ribbons is due to the fine grain size which is in the range of 500–1000 Å.     

STRUCTURE AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF NITRIDES R3Fe29-xCrxN4

A systematic investigation of nitrides R₃Fe_29-xCr_xN₄(R=Y, Ce, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, and Dy) has been performed. The nitrogen concentration in the nitride R₃Fe_29-xCr_xN_y was determined to be y=4. Nitrogenation leads to a relative volume expansion of about 5.3%. The lattice constants and unit cell volume decrease with in creasing rare earth atomic number from Nd to Dy, reflecting the lanthanide contraction. In average, the increase of Curie temperature upon nitrogenation is about 200 K, compared with its parent compound. The nitrogenation also results in a remarkable improvement in the saturation magnetization and anisotropy fields for R₃Fe_29-xCr_xN₄ at 4.2 K and room temperature, comp ared with their parent compounds. A spin reorientation of Nd₃Fe_24.5 Cr_4.5N₄ occurs at around 368 K, which is 138 K higher than that of Nd₃Fe_24.5Cr_4.5.Magnetohistory effects of R₃Fe_29-xCr_xN₄(R=Nd and Sm) are observed in a low field of 0.04 T. First order magneti zation process occurs in Sm₃Fe_24.0Cr_5.0N₄ in magnetic fields of around 3.0 T at 4.2 K. After nitrogenation the easy magnetization direction of Sm₃Fe_24.0Cr_5.0 is changed from the easy cone structure to the uniaxial. The excellent intrinsic magnetic properties of Sm₃Fe_24.0Cr_5.0N₄ make this compound a hopeful candidate for new high performance permanent magnets.     

MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF Dy2Fe17-xCrx AND Er2Fe17-xCrx(x=0-3)COMPOUNDS

The crystal structure and magnetic properties of R₂Fe_17-xCr_x(R=Dy,Er,0≤x≤3) compounds have been investigated by me ans of X-ray diffraction and magnetization measurements. These compounds have hexagonal Th₂Ni₁₇-type structure. The unit-cell volumes decrease with the increase of Cr concentration x. The Curie temperature T_c of the Er₂Fe_17-xCr_x compounds increases from 320 K for x=0 to 403 K for x=1.0 and then decreases with further increase of x. The Cur ie temperat ure T_c of Dy₂Fe_17-xCr_x compounds increases from 364 K for x=0 to 435 K for x=1.0 and then decreases with further increase of x. The saturation magnetization of these compounds shows an approximately linear decrease with the increase of x. Spin reorientation transitions occur s in Er₂Fe_17-xCr_x(x=2.0 and 3.0).     

Magnetic properties and spin reorientation of iron rare earth based intermetallics

The Curie temperature and saturation magnetization M_s(μ_B/f.u.) of R₂Fe₁₄B have been discussed. The spin reorientations of Nd₂Fe₁₄B compounds have been studied by many authors with various methods, but have not been checked with the neutron diffraction method. We investigated the spin reorientation of Nd₁₅Fe₇₈B₇ by neutron diffraction and obtained θ = 26°34' at 77 K which is in good agreement with other authors' results. The small amount substitution of Si for Fe in Nd₂(Fe_1−xSi_x)₁₄B increases T_c and _cH_c of the compound. These will be able to make an advantage for Nd-Fe -B magnets.     

FORMATION AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF NEW COMPOUNDS R3Fe29-xCrx(R=Y,Ce,Nd,Sm,Gd,Tb,and Dy)

A systematic investigation of structure and magnetic properties of the new R₃Fe_29-xCr_x compounds(R=Y,Ce,Nd,Sm,Gd, Tb,and Dy)has been performed. The Curie temperature of R₃Fe_29-xCr_x increased with increasing atomic number fromR=Ce to Gd and de creased from Gd to Dy. The saturation magnetization of R₃Fe_29-xCr_x at 4.2 K decreased gradually with increasing atomic number from R=Y to Dy,except for Ce. The spin reorientations of the easy magnetization d irection were observed at around 230 K for Nd₃Fe_24.5Cr_4.5 and 180 K for Tb₃Fe_28.0Cr_1.0,and the magnetohistory effects were obser ved for Nd₃Fe_24.5Cr_4.5 and Sm₃Fe_24.0Cr_5.0 in a low field of about 0.04 T. First order magnetization process occurs in magnetic field of around 2.3 T at room temperature for Tb₃Fe_28.0Cr_1.0. The saturation magnetization of Y₃Fe_27.2Cr_1.8 at 4.2 K is 52.2μ_B/f.u., which corresponds to an average magnetic moment of 1.92μ_B per each Fe atom.     

质子辐照对永磁合金微观结构演化的研究

钐钴和钕铁硼稀土永磁合金已经广泛应用于粒子加速器的波荡器和其他器件中,作为加速器的重要组成部分,永磁合金在辐照环境中长期服役会出现磁性能损失的现象,这会影响束流的品质.为了探讨产生这个现象的微观机理,采用透射电镜对质子辐照前后的钐钴和钕铁硼稀土永磁合金进行了微观结构演化的表征和分析,统计了由辐照析出的纳米晶体积密度和粒径分布,并讨论了微观结构演化对宏观磁性能损失的影响.结果表明,随着质子辐照损伤程度的增加,永磁合金的微观结构从单晶结构转变为纳米晶多晶结构,且纳米晶和基体的晶体结构相同.钕铁硼的纳米晶体积密度先增大后减小,粒径分布先增大后不变;钐钴的纳米晶体积密度逐渐减小,粒径逐渐增大.在2 dpa的质子辐照损伤程度下,钕铁硼稀土永磁合金比钐钴永磁合金的非晶化趋势更明显.     

Magnetic characteristics of R2(Fe, Co)14B systems (R = Y, Nd and Gd)

R₂(Fe, Co)₁₄B compounds (R = Y, Nd and Gd) were prepared in high purity. The magnetic behavior of R₂(Fe, Co)₁₄B compounds is reported over the temperature range 4 to 300 K. The effects of Fe substitution by Co on the saturation magnetization, Curie temperature and anisotropy are presented. The spin-reorientation temperature is lowered as Co replaces Fe. This also results in a reduced cone angle.

The R₂Fe_14−xCo_xB alloys crystallize in the tetragonal structure over the entire concentration range of 0 x 14. When Fe is substituted by Co, the Curie temperature increases significantly, the saturation magnetization increases to a maximum value around x = 2, and the anisotropy becomes planar for R = Y and Gd. The Nd₂(Fe, Co)₁₄B systems all exhibit uniaxial anisotropy at room temperature and Nd₂Co₁₄B is strongly uniaxial at 77 K. The Nd₂(Fe, Co)₁₄B systems are conical at 77 K.     

Pr2(Fe0.8Co0.2)14B磁结构的中子衍射研究

本文报道用中子衍射测定的含硼稀土过渡族金属间化合物Pr₂(Fe_0.8Co_0.2)₁₄B的晶体结构与磁结构。将中子三轴谱仪用作二轴粉末衍射仪,在室温测该化合物粉末样品的中子衍射强度,用轮廓精化法弥合衍射数据。该化合物属Nd₂Fe₁₄B类四方结构,α=8.8110?,c=12.2307?。设Pr,Fe和Co原子磁矩间为铁磁耦合,同一晶位的Fe,Co原子磁矩相等,存在沿c轴的易磁化 关键词：     

The magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects in binary R-T(R = Pr,Gd,Tb,Dy,Ho,Er,Tm;T = Ga,Ni,Co,Cu)intermetallic compounds

In this paper, we review the magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects(MCE) of binary R–T(R = Pr, Gd, Tb,Dy, Ho, Er, Tm; T = Ga, Ni, Co, Cu) intermetallic compounds(including RGa series, RNi series, R_(12)Co_7 series, R_3 Co series and RCu_2series), which have been investigated in detail in the past several years. The R–T compounds are studied by means of magnetic measurements, heat capacity measurements, magnetoresistance measurements and neutron powder diffraction measurements. The R–T compounds show complex magnetic transitions and interesting magnetic properties.The types of magnetic transitions are investigated and confirmed in detail by multiple approaches. Especially, most of the R–T compounds undergo more than one magnetic transition, which has significant impact on the magnetocaloric effect of R–T compounds. The MCE of R–T compounds are calculated by different ways and the special shapes of MCE peaks for different compounds are investigated and discussed in detail. To improve the MCE performance of R–T compounds,atoms with large spin(S) and atoms with large total angular momentum(J) are introduced to substitute the related rare earth atoms. With the atom substitution, the maximum of magnetic entropy change(?SM), refrigerant temperature width(Twidth)or refrigerant capacity(RC) is enlarged for some R–T compounds. In the low temperature range, binary R–T(R = Pr, Gd,Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm; T = Ga, Ni, Co, Cu) intermetallic compounds(including RGa series, RNi series,R_(12)Co_7 series, R_3 Co series and RCu_2series) show excellent performance of MCE, indicating the potential application for gas liquefaction in the future.     

Improvement of the magnetic properties of low-neodymium magnets by minor addition of titanium

Rapidly solidified nanocomposite Nd₉Fe_77−xB₁₄Ti_x alloys, consisting of magnetic Nd₂Fe₁₄B phase and soft magnetic phases, were investigated. The effect of titanium addition on the structure and magnetic properties was studied. It was found that 2–4 at% Ti addition leads to substantial increase of the coercivity and maximum energy product, maintaining the remanence unchanged. The highest properties: J_r=0.81 T, _JH_c=907 kA/m, (BH)_max=99 kJ/m³, were achieved for the Nd₉Fe₇₃B₁₄Ti₄ alloy. This effect we attribute to the formation of fine and homogeneous grain structure and a change of the phase morphology in the Ti-containing alloys. The initial magnetization curve indicates a change of the coercivity mechanisms giving rise to pinning of domain walls, which is caused by reduction of the crystallite size.     

Dy在Nd2Fe14B晶格中的占位及其对Fe原子磁矩影响的第一性原理计算

基于第一性原理投影缀加波和梯度矫正局域密度近似(PAW-GGA), 研究了Nd₂Fe₁₄B和Dy₂Fe₁₄B的基态晶格属性, 进而对Dy在Nd₂Fe₁₄B晶格中的掺杂进行了研究, 并采用GGA+U的方式进行了原子磁矩计算, 并与自旋轨道耦合 (SOI) 计算结果进行了对照. 置换计算表明, Dy原子倾向于置换Nd₂Fe₁₄B晶格中4f位的稀土原子. 磁矩计算表明, 在R₂Fe₁₄B (R: 稀土元素) 晶格中, 4f位的稀土元素与Fe原子作用更强, 对磁性能的影响更大. 稀土原子与Fe的作用与距离呈正相关. 关键词： 2Fe₁₄B')" href="#">Nd₂Fe₁₄B 晶格占位 形成能 原子磁矩     

Invar behaviour and in situ observation of the nitriding process in R2Fe17Nx intermetallics

Thermal expansion measurements in the high range of temperature (300–1000 K) have been performed from starting R₂Fe₁₇ intermetallics (R = Nd and Er). Large anomalies in the thermal expansion were observed during the nitriding process for increasing temperatures, which have allowed us to study the dynamics of the nitrogen absorption. From our results it is clear that this process takes place in the range of temperature 500–700 K. Large invar anomalies starting at high temperature ((733 ± 5) K for Nd and (688 ± 5) K for Er) have been also observed in the thermal expansion for decreasing temperatures, being an indication of the strong magnetovolume effect which apparently is responsible for the large increase of the Curie temperature in the R₂Fe₁₇N_x compounds.     

磁感应强度和冷却速率对Tb_(0.27)Dy_(0.73)Fe_(1.95)合金凝固过程中取向行为的影响

实验研究了磁感应强度和冷却速率对Tb_(0.27)Dy_(0.73)Fe_(1.95)合金凝固过程中(Tb,Dy)Fe_2相取向行为及合金磁性能的影响.结果表明,将强磁场作用于Tb_(0.27)Dy_(0.73)Fe_(1.95)合金的凝固过程可以制备出(Tb,Dy)Fe_2相沿111取向的组织,同时显著提高了合金的磁致伸缩性能;通过提高磁感应强度可以在更快的冷却速率下得到111取向的组织;在4-10 T范围内,随着冷却速率的增加,(Tb,Dy)Fe_2相沿111取向所需的磁感应强度增加,而发生(110)取向的磁感应强度减小.随着冷却速率的增加,合金的饱和磁化强度增加,而强磁场的施加对合金饱和磁化强度的变化没有明显影响.(Tb,Dy)Fe_2相的取向行为受*Tb,Dy)Fe_3相取向行为的影响,且由磁晶各向异性能与磁场作用时间共同控制.     

Study of the magnetic structure for Nd2Fe14B

The method of multi-ion crystal field calculation is applied to compute the magnetic structure of Nd₂Fe₁₄B. By means of fitting calculation, a set of crystal field coefficients, cone angle θ (32°) of spin direction and the temperature of spin reorientation T_sr (130 K) are obtained, which are in good agreement with experiment. The magnetic structure of the rate earth ion Nd is determined from the calculation.     

Magnetic properties of Gd2Fe14−xCoxB compounds

The magnetization of magnetically-aligned Gd₂Fe_14−xCo_xB samples with x = 0, 2, 4, 6, 8.4, 11.2 and 14 has been measured at 4.2 K in fields up to 14 T and the anisotropy fields have been derived. The effect of substitution of Co for Fe on the magnetic properties of Gd₂Fe₁₄B has been investigated.