Soft Magnetic Alloy Composition for Low Coercivity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current soft magnetic alloys used in power supply circuits face challenges in achieving low coercivity, high saturation magnetic flux density, and a low melting point, which are essential for reducing energy loss and improving efficiency in electronic devices.

Innovation Solution

A soft magnetic alloy with a composition of (Fe(1−(α+β))X1αX2β)(1−(a+b+c+d))MaBbPcCd, incorporating auxiliary components like Ti, Mn, and Al, which forms a Fe-based nanocrystalline alloy with a bcc structure, achieving low coercivity, high saturation magnetic flux density, and a low melting point through specific heat treatment processes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If conventional soft magnetic alloys are used to achieve high saturation magnetic flux density, then magnetic performance is improved, but coercivity increases and energy loss increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesaturation magnetic flux densityVSAvoidcoercivity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by introducing specific auxiliary components (Ti: 0.001-0.100 wt%, Mn: 0.001-0.150 wt%, Al: 0.001-0.100 wt%) and controlling main component ratios to achieve optimal magnetic properties. This compositional parameter optimization enables simultaneous achievement of high saturation magnetic flux density and low coercivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite soft magnetic alloy system combining Fe-based main components with multiple auxiliary components (Ti, Mn, Al, and others). This composite structure leverages the synergistic effects of different elements to achieve superior magnetic properties that cannot be obtained with single-component alloys

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Quantity of substance

If conventional soft magnetic alloys are used to achieve high saturation magnetic flux density, then magnetic performance is improved, but melting point increases and manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesaturation magnetic flux densityVSAvoidmelting point
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the compositional parameters by selecting specific elements and their concentrations to achieve the desired balance between magnetic performance and melting point. The controlled addition of auxiliary components allows tuning of both magnetic and thermal properties simultaneously

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Loss of energy

If alloy composition is optimized for low coercivity, then energy loss decreases, but saturation magnetic flux density may decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecoercivityVSAvoidsaturation magnetic flux density
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs precise parameter optimization by controlling the content ranges of multiple components simultaneously. The specific compositional formula with defined ranges for Fe, auxiliary components, and other elements enables achieving both low coercivity and high saturation magnetic flux density through balanced composition design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The multi-component composite alloy structure allows different elements to contribute different properties: Fe provides high saturation magnetic flux density, while auxiliary components (Ti, Mn, Al) contribute to reducing coercivity. The synergistic combination resolves the trade-off between these two magnetic parameters

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 alloy exhibits favorable magnetic properties, including low coercivity, high saturation magnetic flux density, and a reduced melting point, leading to improved energy efficiency and reduced manufacturing costs, making it suitable for high-frequency applications.

Implementation Method 1

achieving low coercivity, high saturation magnetic flux density, and a low melting point through specific heat treatment processes

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat treatment: Heat Treatment

Implementation Method 2

forms a Fe-based nanocrystalline alloy with a bcc structure

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNanocrystalline formation: Crystallisation

Data Source

PatentUS11158443B2Soft magnetic alloy and magnetic device
Publication Date: 2021.10.26 TDK CORP

AI summary

A soft magnetic alloy contains a main component having a composition formula of (Fe(1−(α+β))X1αX2β)(1−(a+b+c+d))MaBbPcCd and auxiliary components including at least Ti, Mn and Al. In the composition formula, X1 is one or more selected from the group consisting of Co and Ni, X2 is one or more selected from the group consisting of Ag, Zn, Sn, As, Sb, Bi and a rare earth element, and M is one or more selected from the group consisting of Nb, Hf, Zr, Ta, Mo, W and V. In the composition formula, 0.030≤a≤0.100, 0.050≤b≤0.150, 0<c≤0.030, 0<d≤0.030, α≥0, β≥0, and 0≤α+β≤0.50 are satisfied. In the soft magnetic alloy, a content of Ti is 0.001 to 0.100 wt %, a content of Mn is 0.001 to 0.150 wt %, and a content of Al is 0.001 to 0.100 wt %.