The protective coatings of NdFeB magnets by Al and Al(Fe)
1996; American Institute of Physics; Volume: 79; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1063/1.361632
ISSN1520-8850
AutoresC-D. Qin, A. S. K. Li, D.H.L. Ng,
Tópico(s)Magnetic Properties and Applications
ResumoNdFeB permanent magnets are coated by two different methods, dip coating and evaporation coating, with Al. It is found that an intermetallic reaction has occurred and formed a dominant phase of FeAl2.5Bx at the interface between the Al coating and the magnet material. Such reaction enhances strong bonding between the coating and the magnet. When Al(Fe) is used for the coating, no detectable intermetallic phase is observed, and therefore the amount of magnet material is conserved. We have studied the effect of the intermetallic phase on corrosion protection of the magnet. It is found that this phase is less resistive towards HNO3 solution than pure Al; but it is more resistive towards NaOH and NaCl. The investigation of the changes of microstructures of the coatings under different tempering conditions have also been carried out. The results show that the heat treatment at 500 °C for 10 min for a ∼ 2 μm thick Al coating by evaporation can produce an optimal layer of intermetallics. If the temperature is too low, the coating will not adhere to the magnet or if too high, it will fully react with the magnet and produce a rough coating surface.
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