L10-FeNi Alloy Doping for Coercivity and Magnetization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current magnetic materials based on L10-FeNi ordered alloys face a trade-off between achieving high coercivity and saturation magnetization, making it difficult to control both properties simultaneously for effective use in magnet and magnetic recording materials.

Innovation Solution

The introduction of a light element doping process for L10-FeNi ordered alloy granular particles, specifically using boron, carbon, or nitrogen, to enhance coercivity and saturation magnetization, allowing for the attainment of coercivity of 87.5 kA/m or more and saturation magnetization of 1.0 T or more.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Force

If L10-FeNi ordered alloy is used as magnetic material, then high saturation magnetization is achieved, but coercivity is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecoercivityVSAvoidmagnetic property control
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by introducing light element doping (B, C, or N) at controlled concentrations (0.01-5 at%) into the L10-FeNi ordered alloy. This doping modifies the electronic structure and magnetic anisotropy of the alloy, enabling simultaneous achievement of high coercivity (87.5 kA/m or more) and high saturation magnetization (1.0 T or more) that cannot be obtained by conventional undoped L10-FeNi alloys alone.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If conventional magnetic materials are used, then ease of manufacture is maintained, but performance (coercivity and saturation magnetization) is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemagnetic performanceVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs preliminary action by incorporating the light element doping step into the existing L10-FeNi alloy manufacturing process. The doping can be performed during alloy synthesis or through subsequent ion implantation/chemical vapor deposition, allowing the magnetic properties to be optimized before final product formation. This approach maintains manufacturing feasibility while achieving superior magnetic performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The method effectively increases coercivity and saturation magnetization, enabling the L10-FeNi ordered alloy to be used effectively in magnet and magnetic recording materials while allowing for control over these properties.

Implementation Method 1

The introduction of a light element doping process for L10-FeNi ordered alloy granular particles, specifically using boron, carbon, or nitrogen, to enhance coercivity and saturation magnetization

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDoping: Dopants

Data Source

PatentUS11667998B2Magnetic material comprising Fe—Ni ordered alloy and method for manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2023.06.06 DENSO CORP
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  • US11667998B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

An FeNi ordered alloy contained in a magnetic material has an L10 ordered structure, is doped with an light element, and is provided as a granular particle. A method for manufacturing a magnetic material including an FeNi ordered alloy having an L10 ordered structure includes preparing an FeNi ordered alloy provided as a granular particle, and doping a light element into the FeNi ordered alloy.