A method of controlling the magnetic domain of fega magnetostrictive alloy by unidirectional solidification stress

Abstract

The invention discloses a method for regulating the magnetic domain of a FeGa magnetostrictive alloy by using unidirectional solidification stress. The method is a liquid metal cooling Bridgman method. According to the invention, unidirectional thermal stress generated by unidirectional heat conduction parallel to a growth direction in the directional solidification process of the liquid metal cooling Bridgman method is utilized to allow initial magnetic domains in the FeGa alloy to be arrayed along a direction perpendicular to the growth direction, so a saturation magnetostriction value of 300 to 320 ppm can be obtained without pre-compressive stress. The nominal composition of the FeGa alloy is Fe100-xGax, wherein x is no less than 17 and no more than 20. After melting of Fe and Ga proportioned according to composition requirements into a master alloy ingot and the master alloy ingot is cast into a master alloy rod, the FeGa master alloy rod is placed in directional solidification equipment; the directional solidification equipment is vacuumized and filled with protection gas; the mother alloy rod is completely melted by heating; then a molten material is drawn into a liquid metal coolant for directional solidification; and a temperature gradient is controlled to be 5*10<4>-9*10<4> K / m, and a growth rate is controlled to be 1 to 100 mm / h.

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technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a method for regulating FeGa alloy magnetic domains by using unidirectional solidification stress, in particular, it relates to a method for regulating FeGa alloy magnetic domains by using unidirectional thermal stress parallel to the growth direction in the directional solidification process of liquid metal cooling crucible drop method , belonging to the field of crystal growth. Background technique

[0002] Magnetostrictive materials are an important class of magnetically driven smart materials. The length and volume of the material can undergo reversible changes under the action of an external magnetic field, achieving the effect of magnetism and force conversion. The magnetostrictive material has the advantages of high magnetic-force energy conversion efficiency, and the prepared magnetostrictive device has high reliability and simple driving mode. Magnetostrictive materials and devices are used in medical and health (medi...

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Embodiment 1

[0033] The steps adopted in this embodiment are as follows:

[0034] 1. Ingredients

[0035] The purity of the selected raw materials Fe and Ga are both 99.99wt%, and in order to prevent the Ga element from burning during the smelting process, the Fe 81 Ga 19 2wt% Ga was added on the basis of the composition. Specifically, 1547.1 g of Fe and 461.8 g of Ga were weighed for use. Before batching, Fe must be ultrasonically cleaned with absolute ethanol and dried under vacuum to remove the oil on the surface.

[0036] 2. Preparation of master alloy ingot

[0037] Put the above-mentioned weighed raw materials Fe and Ga into the crucible of the vacuum non-consumable arc melting furnace. When placing it, it is necessary to place the Ga element that is easy to burn at the bottom of the crucible, and the Fe element that is not easy to burn at the top of the crucible.

[0038] Vacuumize the vacuum non-consumable arc melting furnace to 5.0×10 -2 After Pa, fill the furnace body with ...

Embodiment 2

[0051] 1. The steps of batching, preparation of master alloy ingot and preparation of master alloy rod in this embodiment are the same as in embodiment 1.

[0052] 2. In the step of preparing FeGa alloy by directional solidification, heat the graphite heating body to 800 °C at a heating rate of 30 °C / min, heat the graphite heating body to 1625 °C at a heating rate of 25 °C / min after holding for 5 minutes, and then keep it for 30 minutes . The growth rate is controlled at 5mm / h, and the corundum crucible is pulled down steadily into the liquid alloy for directional solidification. After the directional growth is finished, the temperature of the directional furnace is lowered to room temperature, and then the grown FeGa alloy is taken out.

[0053] 3. The orientation of the obtained FeGa alloy is the [001] direction, the magnetic domains are arranged perpendicular to the growth direction, and the width is 70-120 μm; the magnetostriction coefficient of the FeGa alloy is 305ppm u...

Embodiment 3

[0055] 1. The steps of batching, preparation of master alloy ingot and preparation of master alloy rod in this embodiment are the same as in embodiment 1.

[0056] 2. In the step of preparing FeGa alloy by directional solidification, heat the graphite heating body to 800 °C at a heating rate of 30 °C / min, heat the graphite heating body to 1625 °C at a heating rate of 25 °C / min after holding for 5 minutes, and then keep it for 30 minutes . The growth rate is controlled at 50mm / h, and the corundum crucible is pulled down steadily into the liquid alloy for directional solidification. After the directional growth is finished, the temperature of the directional furnace is lowered to room temperature, and then the grown FeGa alloy is taken out.

[0057] 3. The orientation of the obtained FeGa alloy is the [001] direction, the magnetic domains are arranged perpendicular to the growth direction, and the width is 60-90 μm; the magnetostriction coefficient of the FeGa alloy is 311ppm u...

technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a method for regulating FeGa alloy magnetic domains by using unidirectional solidification stress, in particular, it relates to a method for regulating FeGa alloy magnetic domains by using unidirectional thermal stress parallel to the growth direction in the directional solidification process of liquid metal cooling crucible drop method , belonging to the field of crystal growth. Background technique

[0002] Magnetostrictive materials are an important class of magnetically driven smart materials. The length and volume of the material can undergo reversible changes under the action of an external magnetic field, achieving the effect of magnetism and force conversion. The magnetostrictive material has the advantages of high magnetic-force energy conversion efficiency, and the prepared magnetostrictive device has high reliability and simple driving mode. Magnetostrictive materials and devices are used in medical and health (medi...

Examples

Embodiment 1

[0033] The steps adopted in this embodiment are as follows:

[0034] 1. Ingredients

[0035] The purity of the selected raw materials Fe and Ga are both 99.99wt%, and in order to prevent the Ga element from burning during the smelting process, the Fe 81 Ga 19 2wt% Ga was added on the basis of the composition. Specifically, 1547.1 g of Fe and 461.8 g of Ga were weighed for use. Before batching, Fe must be ultrasonically cleaned with absolute ethanol and dried under vacuum to remove the oil on the surface.

[0036] 2. Preparation of master alloy ingot

[0037] Put the above-mentioned weighed raw materials Fe and Ga into the crucible of the vacuum non-consumable arc melting furnace. When placing it, it is necessary to place the Ga element that is easy to burn at the bottom of the crucible, and the Fe element that is not easy to burn at the top of the crucible.

[0038] Vacuumize the vacuum non-consumable arc melting furnace to 5.0×10 -2 After Pa, fill the furnace body with ...

Embodiment 2

[0051] 1. The steps of batching, preparation of master alloy ingot and preparation of master alloy rod in this embodiment are the same as in embodiment 1.

[0052] 2. In the step of preparing FeGa alloy by directional solidification, heat the graphite heating body to 800 °C at a heating rate of 30 °C / min, heat the graphite heating body to 1625 °C at a heating rate of 25 °C / min after holding for 5 minutes, and then keep it for 30 minutes . The growth rate is controlled at 5mm / h, and the corundum crucible is pulled down steadily into the liquid alloy for directional solidification. After the directional growth is finished, the temperature of the directional furnace is lowered to room temperature, and then the grown FeGa alloy is taken out.

[0053] 3. The orientation of the obtained FeGa alloy is the [001] direction, the magnetic domains are arranged perpendicular to the growth direction, and the width is 70-120 μm; the magnetostriction coefficient of the FeGa alloy is 305ppm u...

Embodiment 3

[0055] 1. The steps of batching, preparation of master alloy ingot and preparation of master alloy rod in this embodiment are the same as in embodiment 1.

[0056] 2. In the step of preparing FeGa alloy by directional solidification, heat the graphite heating body to 800 °C at a heating rate of 30 °C / min, heat the graphite heating body to 1625 °C at a heating rate of 25 °C / min after holding for 5 minutes, and then keep it for 30 minutes . The growth rate is controlled at 50mm / h, and the corundum crucible is pulled down steadily into the liquid alloy for directional solidification. After the directional growth is finished, the temperature of the directional furnace is lowered to room temperature, and then the grown FeGa alloy is taken out.

[0057] 3. The orientation of the obtained FeGa alloy is the [001] direction, the magnetic domains are arranged perpendicular to the growth direction, and the width is 60-90 μm; the magnetostriction coefficient of the FeGa alloy is 311ppm u...

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