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Sm(Co, Fe, Cu, Zr, C) compositions and methods of producing same

US6565673B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2001
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F1/058
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Carbon addition to the rapidly solidified, preferably melt spun, alloy system of Sm(Co, Fe, Cu, Zr) provides for good isotropic magnetic properties. Importantly, these alloys are nanocomposite in nature and comprise the SmCoC2 phase. Thermal processing of these materials can achieve good magnetic properties at lower temperatures and/or shorter processing times than conventional Sm(Co, Fe, Cu, Zr) powders for bonded magnet application.

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