ISSN:
1434-6036
Keywords:
PACS. 75.50.Bb Fe and its alloys - 75.60.-d Domain effects, magnetization curves, and hysteresis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract: The intermetallic compound Nd-Fe-Ti-N has been successfully synthesized by a mechanical alloying process. The structure and magnetic properties of the sample have been studied using X-ray diffraction and magnetic measurements. It is found that alloy exhibits a nanocrystalline ThMn12-type tetragonal structure with lattice parameters of a=0.8723 nm and c=0.4896 nm. The saturation magnetization MS and effective magnetic anisotropy Keff of the compound have been determined by investigating magnetization processes. The calculated results based on the law of approach to magnetic saturation have been successfully used to determine the constant Keff. The difference between observed and calculated values in magnetization is lower than 3%. Of all terms in the law of approach to saturation, it is the 1/H 2 term, which is attributed more to non-compensated anisotropy energy, that has the prevailing effect for the compound. The absorption of nitrogen is found to increase unit cell volume, MS and Keff.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s100510050282
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