Heavy rare earths,permanent magnets,and renewable energies: An imminent crisis

This article sounds the alarm that a significant build-out of efficient lighting and renewable energy technologies may be endangered by shortages of rare earths and rare earth permanent magnets. At the moment, China is the predominant supplier of both and its recent rare earth industrial policies combined with its own growing demand for rare earths have caused widespread concern. To diversify supplies, new mining—outside of China—is needed. But what many observers of the “rare earth problem” overlook is that China also dominates in (1) the processing of rare earths, particularly the less abundant heavy rare earths, and (2) the supply chains for permanent magnets. Heavy rare earths and permanent magnets are critical for many renewable energy technologies, and it will require decades to develop new non-Chinese deposits, processing capacity, and supply chains. This article clarifies several misconceptions, evaluates frequently proposed solutions, and urges policy makers outside of China to undertake measures to avert a crisis, such as greater support for research and development and for the cultivation of intellectual capital.     

Fracture and deformation properties of Ni-Fe superalloy in cryogenic high magnetic field environments

The present paper includes experimental and analytical data on the fracture properties of a nickel-iron superalloy, a ferromagnetic austenite, at 4 K in magnetic fields of 0 and 6 T. The tensile, notch tensile and small punch tests are employed. A finite element analysis is also performed to convert the experimentally measured load-displacement data into useful engineering information. To interpret the results we review the available theory of the influence of magnetic field on the stress intensity factor for a crack in ferromagnetic materials.     

高性能各向异性Sm2Fe17Nx磁粉的制备

本文研究了高性能各向异性Ｓｍ２Ｆｅ１７Ｎｘ磁粉的制备工艺路线与工艺参数。优化了制备与工艺参数。已制备出磁性能达到：Ｂｒ＝１．３９Ｔ，Ｈｃｉ＝８５０ＫＡ／ｍ和（ＢＨ）ｍ＝２３６ＫＪ／ｍ＾３的各向异性Ｓｍ２Ｆｅ１７Ｎ２．８８磁粉，该磁粉的各向异性场ＨＡ达到２０Ｔ。     

Effects of a Nd—Fe—B magnetic filler on the crystallization of poly(phenylene sulfide)

The crystallization of poly(phenylene sulfide) (PPS) in a polymer–magnetic Nd—Fe—B powder suspension was studied. Isothermal crystallization behavior was analyzed by way of differential scanning calorimetry, and the kinetics were described via the Avrami equation. The Avrami parameters and the crystallization times were strongly affected by both the particle size and the presence of a coupling agent coated on the filler particles. The small Nd—Fe—B particles exhibited long induction and half‐times, whereas the large particles tended to have short crystallization times. Particles ranging from 38 to 150 μ appeared to have similar crystallization times and to have no significant change in the value of Avrami index with melt crystallization temperature. As a result of these analyses, the dynamic mechanical properties were determined to correlate the fundamental polymer crystallization characteristics and the physical properties of the PPS binder. The enhancement of the wetting of the filler to the binder was promoted through the coupling agent, as confirmed by dynamic mechanical testing performed on the samples. The storage modulus typically decreased because of the presence of the uncoated small particles. Conversely, the loss modulus was enhanced because of the presence of the coated small particles in the PPS binder. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 83: 1091–1102, 2002     

采用一次模压成形工艺生产高性能烧结NdFeB磁环

介绍了采用一次模压成形工艺批量生产高性能烧结钕铁硼磁环的新工艺 ,指出了目前该工艺仍存在的一些问题 ,同时概述了该工艺的应用前景     

AlNiCo52磁钢外观质量的改善

本研究在确保磁性能不降低的前提下，通过添加少量的添加元素或化合物，如难熔金属，稀土金属，稀土氧化物、钙化合物等，明显改善了定向结晶AlNiCo52（简称五类定向）磁钢的外观，有效地避免了铸造缺陷，从而大幅度地降低了生产成本，提高了生产效益。     

Recent developments of high-performance NEOMAX magnets

For further improvement in achieving extremely high magnetic properties of Nd- Fe- B sintered magnets, extensive investigation has been done to densify the magnet up to the theoretical value, to increase the volume fraction of the Nd ₂Fe₁₄B matrix phase, and to achieve a high degree of alignment. By controlling chemical composition and the amount of constituent phases,improving particle size distribution, and adopting the isostatic pressing method to get better alignment of fine particles, we have succeeded in obtaining a high-performance magnet having residual flux density (B_r) of 1.495 T (14.95 kG), maximum energy product [(BH)_max] of 431 kj/m³ (54.2 MGOe), and intrinsic coercivity (iH_c) of 845 kA/m (10.62 kOe).     

高温稀土永磁Sm2(Co,Cu,Fe,Zr)17 的制备和性能

制备了高温稀土永磁材料Sm(Coba1Fe0．26Cu0．05Zr0．026)7．0，研究了磁性能与工艺条件的关系．结果表明：提高烧结温度可使材料的Br和(BH)max增大，但是使Hci降低；适当提高真空预烧温度，可使材料在较低烧结温度下致密化，具有较高的Hci和(BH)max和温度稳定性．真空预烧温度过高使性能的急剧降低，其主要原因是Sm的析出．在最佳工艺条件下材料的磁性能参数分别为：Br1．08T3Hci2286kA／m，Hcb932kA／m，(BH)max220．8kJ／m^3；β20-200℃为-0．19％／℃．     

新型高温永磁体的研制

通过分析影响磁体高温性能的因素,设计了新磁体的成分为:Cu含量高,Fe含量低,Zr适量,Sm含量高;采用粉末冶金工艺制备了高温Sm_2(CoFeCuZr)_(17)永磁体。制得的磁体室温磁性能为:B_r1.075 T,H_(ei)2 098.2 kA/m,H_(eb) 776.1 kA/m,H_k843.8 kA/m,(BH)_(max)210.0 kj/m~3;在200℃时的磁性能为:B_r0.991 T,H_(ci)1 175.7 kA/m,H_(cb)531.7 kA/m,H_k577.9 kA/m,(BH)_(max)172.5 kJ/m~3;矫顽力温度系数β(20～200℃)为-0.24％/℃。经理论分析和实验验证,磁体的使用温度均超过400℃,为高温环境(高于400℃)提供了一种实用性永磁材料。