Impact of RE-rich phases on magnetic properties in RE–Fe–B-sintered magnets by Tb diffusion

We investigated the effect of Tb grain boundary diffusion on the structural transformation and magnetic properties across operational temperature ranges. Through micro-structural characterization, Fm[Formula: see text]m-type and Ia[Formula: see text]-type RE-rich phases were observed, and their effe...

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Main Authors: Qiang Li, Zhaohui Chen, He Chong, Hongyun Guo, Zhifeng Huang, Qing Zhou, Weibin Cui
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21663831.2025.2521050
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author Qiang Li
Zhaohui Chen
He Chong
Hongyun Guo
Zhifeng Huang
Qing Zhou
Weibin Cui
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Zhaohui Chen
He Chong
Hongyun Guo
Zhifeng Huang
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description We investigated the effect of Tb grain boundary diffusion on the structural transformation and magnetic properties across operational temperature ranges. Through micro-structural characterization, Fm[Formula: see text]m-type and Ia[Formula: see text]-type RE-rich phases were observed, and their effects on the magnetic properties were investigated. The distinct atomic distribution in the Ia[Formula: see text]-type phase characteristic [111] zone axis was observed via HAADF images in the diffused magnet. The Ia[Formula: see text]-type phase exhibited a lower lattice misfit with RE2Fe14B, favoring the formation of a larger nucleation field. The other grain boundaries with low coherence exhibit significant Cu enrichment. The lower lattice misfit and Cu-rich zone are critical for higher coercivity.
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spelling doaj-art-3735dcefa8264f889df476ae417078d52025-08-20T03:41:52ZengTaylor & Francis GroupMaterials Research Letters2166-38312025-08-0113882082810.1080/21663831.2025.2521050Impact of RE-rich phases on magnetic properties in RE–Fe–B-sintered magnets by Tb diffusionQiang Li0Zhaohui Chen1He Chong2Hongyun Guo3Zhifeng Huang4Qing Zhou5Weibin Cui6Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Northeastern University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Northeastern University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Northeastern University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Northeastern University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of ChinaR&D Center, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co., Ltd, Baotou, People’s Republic of ChinaGuangdong Province Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Development and Application, Institute of Resources Utilization and Rare Earth Development, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of ChinaKey Laboratory of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Northeastern University, Shenyang, People’s Republic of ChinaWe investigated the effect of Tb grain boundary diffusion on the structural transformation and magnetic properties across operational temperature ranges. Through micro-structural characterization, Fm[Formula: see text]m-type and Ia[Formula: see text]-type RE-rich phases were observed, and their effects on the magnetic properties were investigated. The distinct atomic distribution in the Ia[Formula: see text]-type phase characteristic [111] zone axis was observed via HAADF images in the diffused magnet. The Ia[Formula: see text]-type phase exhibited a lower lattice misfit with RE2Fe14B, favoring the formation of a larger nucleation field. The other grain boundaries with low coherence exhibit significant Cu enrichment. The lower lattice misfit and Cu-rich zone are critical for higher coercivity.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21663831.2025.2521050Nd-Fe-Bgrain boundary diffusionmagnetic propertiesIa space groupmicro-structure
spellingShingle Qiang Li
Zhaohui Chen
He Chong
Hongyun Guo
Zhifeng Huang
Qing Zhou
Weibin Cui
Impact of RE-rich phases on magnetic properties in RE–Fe–B-sintered magnets by Tb diffusion
Materials Research Letters
Nd-Fe-B
grain boundary diffusion
magnetic properties
Ia space group
micro-structure
title Impact of RE-rich phases on magnetic properties in RE–Fe–B-sintered magnets by Tb diffusion
title_full Impact of RE-rich phases on magnetic properties in RE–Fe–B-sintered magnets by Tb diffusion
title_fullStr Impact of RE-rich phases on magnetic properties in RE–Fe–B-sintered magnets by Tb diffusion
title_full_unstemmed Impact of RE-rich phases on magnetic properties in RE–Fe–B-sintered magnets by Tb diffusion
title_short Impact of RE-rich phases on magnetic properties in RE–Fe–B-sintered magnets by Tb diffusion
title_sort impact of re rich phases on magnetic properties in re fe b sintered magnets by tb diffusion
topic Nd-Fe-B
grain boundary diffusion
magnetic properties
Ia space group
micro-structure
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21663831.2025.2521050
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