Progress of Sm-Fe-N Anisotropic Magnets

A reduction and diffusion method (R/D) is used to make a mother alloy of Sm-Fe-N anisotropic magnets. Reduction of 0.5wt% of samarium content compared to the conventional powder increases magnetization. Milling condition and surface treatment improve the squareness of demagnetization curve, the aging property and the heat resistance. The maximum energy product of 292 kJ/m³ is obtained with the powder. High coercive force is maintainable even if the powder is exposed for 300h in 80 °C 90%RH. The maximum energy product of 141 kJ/m³ is obtained with an injection molded anisotropic magnet. The aging property estimated by irreversible flux loss is comparable to the conventional MQP-B magnets. The heat resistance temperature (T_−5%) at which die initial irreversible flux loss becomes −5% is 125-more than 150 °C for Sm-Fe-N magnets and 150–170 °C for hybrid magnets. The magnetic properties of bonded HDDR Nd-Fe-B magnet were improved by substituting for Nd-Fe-B powder with Sm-Fe-N powder. A new technology to make anisotropic bonded Sm-Fe-N thin cylinder magnets by an injection molding using unsaturated polyester (UP) resin was developed.     

Application of Magnetic Field in Fabrication Process of Anisotropic Bonded Nd-Fe-B Magnet

This work studied the application of the different magnetic field used in the compaction process for die fabrication of anisotropic Nd-Fe-B bonded magnet. The static field made from Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets was used in the blending process to separate the particles each other. The SEM observation gave intuitionistic results about it. The anisotropic Nd-Fe-B bonded magnets were fabricated with warm-compaction under the electromagnetic field about 2.5 T. It is known that magnetic field is necessary for anisotropic materials fabrication for alignment. And warm compaction was used to decrease the viscousness of binder, to enhance alignment magnetic particle while press, and to get high density materials. For coercivity of Nd-Fe-B magnets decrease largely with the temperature increasing, press in proper temperature and oriented field is benefit to the magnetic characteristics and the mechanical properties of the anisotropic bonded Nd-Fe-B magnets. Finally solidifying process was performed under the pulse field of 4 T. The increment for solidifying in the field was about 15% for maximum energy product of the bonded magnet. The magnetic properties of anisotropic bonded Nd-Fe-B magnets from d-HDDR powders compact at 90 °C in alignment field of 2.5 T were: B_r=8.55 kGs, _iH_c=12.0 kOe, (BH)_max=14.57 MGOe.     

Preparation and characterization of sodium silicate/epoxy resin composite bonded Nd-Fe-B magnets with high performance

As an organic binder for bonded Nd-Fe-B magnets, epoxy resin(EP) has poor heat resistance but good moisture resistance, while sodium silicate(SS) has poor moisture absorption but better heat resistance and corrosion resistance. In order to improve high temperature stability and decrease moisture absorption of bonded Nd-Fe-B magnets, EP/SS composites were applied as the binder to prepare bonded Nd-Fe-B magnets. The magnetic properties, moisture absorption, corrosion resistance, compressive strength and microstructure of composite bonded magnets were investigated. The results show that EP/SS bonded magnets can obtain excellent magnetic properties at room temperature, and even useable magnetic properties a thigh temperature environments at 200°C. EP/SS composite binder effectively improves heat resistance and corrosion resistance of bonded Nd-Fe-B magnets, and reduces the hygroscopic properties. The molecule of sodium silicateis rigid and keeps it original shape at high temperature environments. In addition, SS in composite binder improves the mobility of the magnetic powders during the pre-pressing process, which makes the magnetic powders attain a more regular structure. These two factors will increase the mechanical properties. Moreover, sodium silicate in the composite binder can also cover the surfaces protecting the magnetic powders from oxidation and corrosion. EP in composite binder can cover SS surface to reduce the water absorption of SS as epoxy is a hydrophobic material. The EDX analysis shows that the composite binder has accumulated in the gaps of the magnet powders, which not only improves heat resistance and corrosion resistance, but also increases the mechanical properties. Therefore, EP/SS composite binder endows bonded Nd-Fe-B magnets excellent comprehensive properties.     

Manufacturing of Injection-Molded NdFeB Magnet with (BH)max111 kJ · m-3

The bonded NdFeB magnets prepared by injection molding meet with the development tendency of the magnet in small volume, light weight and high performance ,and have a good prospect.In this paper, a modified nylonbased binder was developed for powder injection molding of NdFeB bonded magnets.The effects of pretreatment of NdFeB anisotropic magnetic powder produced with HDDR processing on the anti-oxidation behaviors of powder and the final magnetic properties of the molded bonded magnets were studied.The optimal powder loading of 65 vol% was achieved with the modified binder.It was found that the properties of the bonded magnets were mainly affected by the powder surface pretreatment and the intensity of the applied alignment magnetic field during injection molding for a certain powder.Bonded magnets with remanence of 0.820 T, intrinsic coercivity of 1140.3 kA· m-1 and maximum energy product of 111 kJ · m-3 were produced with the optimal processing.     

注射成形粘结钕铁硼磁体复合粉研究

磁体的注射成形是一种高效生产的近净成形技术。为了制备出具有较好综合性能的注射成形粘结钕铁硼永磁材料,研究了粘结剂对注射成形磁体的磁性能、加工性能及力学性能的影响;分析了硅烷系列的偶联剂、复合润滑剂和抗氧剂等添加剂对注射成形磁体性能的影响。结果表明,用MQP-B快淬钕铁硼磁粉和尼龙12粘结剂制备出了剩余磁感应强度为0.539 T,磁感矫顽力为345.37 k A/m,内禀矫顽力为681.02 k A/m,最大磁能积为47.37 k J/m3的注射成形钕铁硼磁体。     

Progress of Research on Bonded Nd-Fe-B Magnets

Some progress of research on bonded Nd-Fe-B magnets in National University of Defense Technology(NUDT) is presented in this paper. The contents include B-rich R₂Fe₁₄B-based nano composite with good performance; a model to determine of the least amount of binder; resin for high temperature application; resin encapsulating magnetic powders for long-term storage; thermoplastic polymer used for mold-pressing magnets; hybrid bonded Nd-Fe-B/Sm₂Co₁₇ magnet with a potentially useful improvements in remanence and magnetic energy product.     

Hydrogen Decrepitation and Recycling of NdFeB-type Sintered Magnets

With the rapid growth in the use of NdFeB-type magnets and with the growing environmental need to conserve both energy and raw materials, the recycling of these magnets is becoming an ever important issue. In this paper it is demonstrated that hydrogen could play a vital role in this process. Fully dense, sintered NdFeB-type magnets have been subjected to the hydrogen decrepitation (HD) process. The resultant powder has been subsequently processed in one of two ways in order to produce permanent magnets. Firstly, the powder was subjected to a vacuum degassing treatment over a range of temperatures up to 1000°C in order to produce powder that would be suitable for the production of anisotropic bonded or hot pressed magnets. Secondly, the HD-powder has been used to produce fully dense sintered magnets; in which case optimisation of the milling time, sintering temperature and time was carried out. The optimum degassing temperature for coercive powder was found to be 700°C, giving powder with a remanence (B_r) of ∼1350mT (±10 mT) and an intrinsic coercivity (H_cj) of ∼750kAm⁻¹ (±10 kAm⁻¹). The best sintered magnet was produced by very lightly milling the powder (30 min, roller ball mill), aligning, pressing and vacuum sintering at 1080°C for 1 hour. The magnetic properties of this magnet were: (BH)_max = 290 kJm⁻³ (±5 kJm⁻³), Sr = 1240mT (±5 mT) and H_cj = 830 kAm⁻¹ (±5 kAm⁻¹); representing decreases of 15%, 10%, and 20% respectively, from the properties of the initial magnet.     

Enhanced mechanical properties in die-upset Nd-Fe-B magnets via die-upsetting process

The mechanical properties of die-upset Nd-Fe-B magnets produced at different die-upset processes were investigated. The results showed that the optimum comprehensive mechanical properties of die-upset Nd-Fe-B magnets were obtained at the deformation temperature of 680 oC. The anisotropy of Vickers hardness was more obvious at the die-upset level of 55%, and the Vickers hardness measured parallel to the c-axis was significantly lower than that perpendicular to the c-axis. The fracture toughness measured parallel to the c-axis first increased, and then decreased with increase in die-upset level. The maximum fracture toughness of Nd-Fe-B magnets was obtained at the die-upset level of 60%. The microstructure showed that the width of defect layers and the average size of large grains increased, and the layered structure of die-upset Nd-Fe-B magnets was obviously different with increase in the die-upset level.     

Nd-Fe-B永磁材料的粉末注射成形技术

介绍了目前采用的几种粉末注射成形用Nd-Fe-B磁粉的制备方法及特点;讨论了粘结剂、改性剂及磁场取向对注射成形Nd-Fe-B粘结剂磁体和烧结磁体最终磁性能的影响;指出了注射成形Nd-Fe-B磁体的现在以及潜在的应用市场。在此基础上,指出了今后开展研究工作的方向。     

注射成形粘结钕铁硼/铁氧体复合磁体的研究

对注射成形粘结Nd-Fe-B/铁氧体复合磁体进行了深入的研究。实验结果表明：随着铁氧体磁粉的加入，复合磁体的磁性能虽略有降低，但其力学性能及热稳定性均有大幅度改善，特别是在铁氧体含量为87%（质量分数时），复合磁体内禀矫顽力温度系数为零，不同磁粉间静磁场的存在，使得复合磁体在铁氧体含量低于70%（质量分数）时，其磁性能大于平均值，而大于70%（质量分数）时则小于平均值。     

Preparation and magnetic properties of anisotropic Nd_2Fe_(14)B/Sm_2Co_(17) hybrid-bonded magnets

In the present work, anisotropic Nd_2 Fe_(14) B/Sm_2 Co_(17) hybrid-bonded magnets were prepared with different Nd-Fe-B contents. It is found that the particle distributions and ratios between the two magnetic phases have important roles in the magnetic properties, microstructures and thermal stability of the magnets. With increase of Nd-Fe-B content, the saturation magnetization of the anisotropic hybrid magnet increases significantly, however, coercivity decreases, and the demagnetization curves show magnetically single-phase behavior. The anisotropic Nd_2 Fe_(14) B/Sm_2 Co_(17) hybrid-bonded magnets exhibit a maximum energy product and remanence of 14.15 MGOe and 99.53 A·m~2/kg, respectively, when the NdFe-B content is 70 wt% at room temperature. Furthermore, the hybrid magnets also have better thermal stability at elevated temperatures due to the interaction between the two magnetic particles.     

Developments in Melt Spun Powders for Permanent Magnets

Bonded and fully-dense magnets prepared from melt-spun RE₂Fe₁₄B-type powders continue to find new applications in consumer electronics, automotive and industrial motors. The unique nanostructure of these materials promotes high magnetic performance, environmental stability and near-net shape formability. This article reviews the various types of melt spun powder from a compositional and microstructural standpoint. The powder with best overall performance and stability for bonded magnets appears to be the RE₂Fe₁₄B single phase type. Additional corrosion resistance can be achieved by coating the powder with an organic micro-dispersion prior to molding. Regarding higher performance fully dense magnets, multi-phase RE₂Fe₁₄B/RE melt spun powder offers a highly flexible precursor for hot forming near-net shape isotropic and anisotropic magnets. The composition of the melt spun powder along with the degree of hot deformation can be tailored to provide a range of magnetic properties from these types of magnet.     

Multilayer Magnets

After experimental evidence of intergrain exchange coupling was reported, nanocomposite magnets with high remanence and large energy products were predicted. However, the experimental values of the maximum magnetic energy product of nanocomposite bulk magnets have been much less than the theoretically predicted ones. We gave a brief review on advances in multilayer magnets. The exchange coupling and remanence enhancement were realized in nanocomposite (Nd,Dy)(Fe,Co,Nb,B)_5,5/α-Fe thin films prepared by sputtering and heat treatments. Well-designed multilayer films consist of magnetically hard Nd₂Fe₁₄B-type phase with the grain size of 40 nm and magnetically soft α-Fe phase existing in the form of the continuous layers. Furthermore, we reported the structural and magnetic properties of anisotropic Nd-Fe-B thin films. The effects of thickness, deposition rates, substrate temperature, annealing temperature were studied. A high maximum energy product of (BH)_max = 270 kJ/m³ was obtained for anisotropic Nd-Fe-B thin films.     

Structure and magnetic properties of bulk nanocrystalline Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets prepared by hot pressing and hot deformation

Structure and magnetic properties were studied for bulk nanocrystalline Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets that were prepared at 650 °C for 3 min under 300 MPa using the SPS-3.20-MK-V sintering machine and the hot pressed magnets were then submitted to hot deformation with height reduction of 50%,60%,70%,80%,and 85%.Effects of height reduction(HR) and deformation temperature on the structure and magnetic properties of the magnets were investigated.The crystal structure was evaluated by means of X-ray diffraction(XRD) and the microstructure was observed by transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The magnetic properties of the magnets were investigated by vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM).As the height reduction increased,the remanence(B r) of the magnets increased first,peaks at 1.3 T with HR=60%,then decreased again,and the coercivity(H ci) of the magnets decreased monotonically.On the other hand,as the deformation temperature increased,the B r of the magnets increased first,peaks at 1.36 T with HR=60%,then decreased again,and the H ci of the magnets decreased monotonically.Under optimal conditions,the hot deformed magnet possessed excellent magnetic properties as B r =1.36 T,H ci =1143 kA/m,and(BH) max =370 kJ/m 3,suggesting the good potential of the magnets in practical applications.     

粉末注射成形在永磁材料中的应用

讨论了粉末注射成形在粘结磁体生产中的应用和烧结磁体研究开发的现状。介绍了注射成形用磁粉的多种制造方法,常用注射成形粘结磁体和杂合磁体的基本性能及应用。分析了影响注射成形磁体性能的技术关键。指出了粉末注射成形在生产低成本、高精度、高性能磁体的技术优势。     

Improvement of coercivity and thermal stability of Nd-Fe-B sintered magnets by intergranular addition of Tb80Fe20 alloy

To improve the coercivity and temperature stability of Nd-Fe-B sintered magnets for high-temperature applications, the eutectic Tb₈₀Fe₂₀ (wt%) alloy powders were added into the Nd-Fe-B sintered magnets by intergranular method to enhance the coercivity (H_cj) and thermal stability. The microstructure, magnetic properties and thermal stability of the Nd-Fe-B magnets with different Tb₈₀Fe₂₀ contents were studied. The experimental results demonstrate that the coercivity (H_cj) of the sintered Nd-Fe-B magnet is significantly enhanced from 14.12 to 27.78 kOe, and the remanence (B_r) decreases not obviously by introducing 4 wt% Tb₈₀Fe₂₀ alloy. Meanwhile, the reversible temperature coefficients of coercivity (β) and remanence (α) of the Nd-Fe-B magnets are increased from ?0.5634%/℃ to ?0.4506%/℃ and ?0.1276%/℃ to ?0.1199%/℃ at 20–170 ℃, respectively. The Curie temperature (T_C) of the Nd-Fe-B magnet is slightly enhanced with the increase of Tb₈₀Fe₂₀ content. Moreover, the irreversible flux magnetic loss (h_irr) is obviously reduced as Tb₈₀Fe₂₀ addition increases. Further analysis of the microstructure reveals that a modified microstructure, i.e. clear and continuous RE-rich grain boundary layer, is acquired in the sintered magnets by introducing Tb₈₀Fe₂₀ alloy. The associated mechanisms on improved coercivity and thermal stability were comprehensively researched.     

Enhanced magnetic properties of anisotropic Nd-Fe-B nanocomposites by Fe(C)coating

Nanostructured anisotropic Nd-Fe-B/Fe(C) composite powders were prepared by coating Fe(C) softmagnetic nanoparticles on HDDR Nd-Fe-B hard magnetic powders using iron pentacarbonyl Fe(CO)_5 as soft-phase precursor.The effect of Fe(CO)_5-loading amount on soft-phase purity,coating morphology and magnetic properties of the composite powders was investigated.Dense and continuous Fe(C) softphase coatings with average particle sizes of 58-68 nm are obtained at Fe(CO)_5 loading amounts of x 12 wt%,leading to enhanced remanence and improved energy product of the coated powders.Positive value in δM-plots and single-phase-like demagnetization curves are observed in the Nd-Fe-B/Fe(C) composite powders,indicating the exchange coupling effect between the coated Fe(C) soft phases and the Nd-Fe-B hard phase.     

Effect of yttrium substitution on magnetic properties and service performances of Nd-Fe-B sintered magnets

We successfully fabricated partial Y substituted NdY-Fe-B magnets with nominal compositions of(Nd_1-xY_x)_13.80Fe_ba1Al_0.24Cu_0.1B_6.04(at%,x=0,0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4) by powder metallurgy process and the magnetic properties as well as service performances of the magnets were also systematically investigated.The phase constituents of the magnets have no obvious variation within the whole range of Y content,while the main phase grain...     

注射成形制备NdFeB粘结磁体

为了制备出高性价比的粘结NdFeB注射磁体，本文系统的研究了粘结剂、添加剂的含罱以及磁粉装载量对注射磁体的加工性能、磁性能等的影响规律，并从微观上揭示了其机理。本文采用低成本的陶广：快淬钕铁硼磁粉和国产尼龙6粘结剂制备出了磁性能Br为0．5158T、Heb为321kA／m、Hcj为730kA／m和（BH）max为40kl／m^3的注射磁体，其性能与日本Mate公司的RNI-50产品性能相当，而价格却低得多.     

Selective Leaching Process for Neodymium Recovery from Scrap Nd-Fe-B Magnet

Neodymium-iron-boron (Nd-Fe-B) magnets were most widely applied to permanent magnetic products in the world due to their high magnetic force. The increasing growth of scrap Nd-Fe-B magnets resulted in disposal problems and the reduction of neodymium (Nd) valuable resources. In this study, we developed a simple hydrometallurgical precipitation process with pH adjustment to separate and recover Nd 100 pct recovery from scrap Nd-Fe-B magnets. Several physical and chemical methods such as demagnetization, grinding, screening, and leaching processes were also adopted to investigate the recovery of Nd and other metals from scrap Nd-Fe-B magnets. The leaching process was carried out with four leaching reagents such as NaOH, HCl, HNO₃, and H₂SO₄. Batch studies were also conducted to optimize the leaching operating conditions with respect to leaching time, concentration of leaching reagent, temperature, and solid/liquid ratio for both HCl and H₂SO₄ leaching reagents. Nd was successfully separated and recovered with 75.41 wt pct from optimized H₂SO₄ leaching solution through precipitation. Further, the purity and weight percentage of the obtained Nd product was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy–energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) analysis. An X-ray diffraction (XRD) study confirmed the obtained product of Nd was in the form of NdOOH and Nd(OH)₃.