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Rare earth permanent magnet and method for producing the same

US6080245A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 1998
Grant dateJun 27, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F2999/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A rare earth permanent magnet consisting essentially, by weight, of 27.0-31.0 % of at least one rare earth element including Y, 0.5-2.0 % of B, 0.02-0.15 % of N, 0.25 % or less of O, 0.15 % or less of C, at least one optional element selected from the group consisting of 0.1-2.0 % of Nb, 0.02-2.0 % of Al, 0.3-5.0 % of Co, 0.01-0.5 % of Ga and 0.01-1.0 % of Cu, and a balance of Fe, and a production method thereof. The contents of rare earth element, oxygen, carbon and oxygen in the magnet are regulated within the specific ranges.

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