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Method for manufacturing a rare earth magnetic powder having high magnetic anisotropy

US5993732A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 1998
Grant dateNov 30, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F2999/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An R--T--M alloy material, wherein R is at least one rare earth metal including Y, T is Fe or an Fe component partially replaced by Co or Ni, M is B or a B component partially replaced by C as primary components is prepared by heating the alloy at a temperature from room temperature to a specific temperature of less than 500.degree. C. in a non-oxidizing atmosphere and holding it at the given temperature, if necessary; performing hydrogenation by holding the alloy in a hydrogen atmosphere or a mixed gas atmosphere of hydrogen and an inert gas at a specific temperature in the range of 500-1,000.degree. C.; medial annealing the alloy by holding the R--T--M alloy after the hydrogenation step in an inert gas atmosphere at a specific temperature in the range of 500-1,000.degree. C.; and dehydrogenating the alloy by holding the alloy in a vacuum of less than 1 Torr for dehydrogenation, and then cooling the alloy.

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