Recent Advances in Magnetostrictive Tb-Dy-Fe Alloys

As giant magnetostrictive materials with low magnetocrystalline anisotropy, Tb-Dy-Fe alloys are widely used in transducers, actuators and sensors due to the effective conversion between magnetic energy and mechanical energy (or acoustic energy). However, the intrinsic brittleness of intermetallic co...

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Main Authors: Zijing Yang, Jiheng Li, Zhiguang Zhou, Jiaxin Gong, Xiaoqian Bao, Xuexu Gao
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Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/12/2/341
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author Zijing Yang
Jiheng Li
Zhiguang Zhou
Jiaxin Gong
Xiaoqian Bao
Xuexu Gao
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Jiheng Li
Zhiguang Zhou
Jiaxin Gong
Xiaoqian Bao
Xuexu Gao
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description As giant magnetostrictive materials with low magnetocrystalline anisotropy, Tb-Dy-Fe alloys are widely used in transducers, actuators and sensors due to the effective conversion between magnetic energy and mechanical energy (or acoustic energy). However, the intrinsic brittleness of intermetallic compounds leads to their poor machinability and makes them prone to fracture, which limits their practical applications. Recently, the addition of a fourth element to Tb-Dy-Fe alloys, such as Ho, Pr, Co, Nb, Cu and Ti, has been studied to improve their magnetostrictive and mechanical properties. This review starts with a brief introduction to the characteristics of Tb-Dy-Fe alloys and then focuses on the research progress in recent years. First, studies on the crystal growth mechanism in directional solidification, process improvement by introducing a strong magnetic field and the effects of substitute elements are described. Then, meaningful progress in mechanical properties, composite materials, the structural origin of magnetostriction based on ferromagnetic MPB theory and sensor applications are summarized. Furthermore, sintered composite materials based on the reconstruction of the grain boundary phase also provide new ideas for the development of magnetostrictive materials with excellent comprehensive properties, including high magnetostriction, high mechanical properties, high corrosion resistance and high resistivity. Finally, future prospects are presented. This review will be helpful for the design of novel magnetostrictive Tb-Dy-Fe alloys, the improvement of magnetostrictive and mechanical properties and the understanding of magnetostriction mechanisms.
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spelling doaj.art-946f05f184924e788e5d9860e2b538e32023-11-23T21:08:51ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012022-02-0112234110.3390/met12020341Recent Advances in Magnetostrictive Tb-Dy-Fe AlloysZijing Yang0Jiheng Li1Zhiguang Zhou2Jiaxin Gong3Xiaoqian Bao4Xuexu Gao5State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaAs giant magnetostrictive materials with low magnetocrystalline anisotropy, Tb-Dy-Fe alloys are widely used in transducers, actuators and sensors due to the effective conversion between magnetic energy and mechanical energy (or acoustic energy). However, the intrinsic brittleness of intermetallic compounds leads to their poor machinability and makes them prone to fracture, which limits their practical applications. Recently, the addition of a fourth element to Tb-Dy-Fe alloys, such as Ho, Pr, Co, Nb, Cu and Ti, has been studied to improve their magnetostrictive and mechanical properties. This review starts with a brief introduction to the characteristics of Tb-Dy-Fe alloys and then focuses on the research progress in recent years. First, studies on the crystal growth mechanism in directional solidification, process improvement by introducing a strong magnetic field and the effects of substitute elements are described. Then, meaningful progress in mechanical properties, composite materials, the structural origin of magnetostriction based on ferromagnetic MPB theory and sensor applications are summarized. Furthermore, sintered composite materials based on the reconstruction of the grain boundary phase also provide new ideas for the development of magnetostrictive materials with excellent comprehensive properties, including high magnetostriction, high mechanical properties, high corrosion resistance and high resistivity. Finally, future prospects are presented. This review will be helpful for the design of novel magnetostrictive Tb-Dy-Fe alloys, the improvement of magnetostrictive and mechanical properties and the understanding of magnetostriction mechanisms.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/12/2/341magnetostrictionTb-Dy-Fe alloysdirectional solidificationmechanical propertyTb-Dy-Fe compositesapplications
spellingShingle Zijing Yang
Jiheng Li
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Recent Advances in Magnetostrictive Tb-Dy-Fe Alloys
Metals
magnetostriction
Tb-Dy-Fe alloys
directional solidification
mechanical property
Tb-Dy-Fe composites
applications
title Recent Advances in Magnetostrictive Tb-Dy-Fe Alloys
title_full Recent Advances in Magnetostrictive Tb-Dy-Fe Alloys
title_fullStr Recent Advances in Magnetostrictive Tb-Dy-Fe Alloys
title_full_unstemmed Recent Advances in Magnetostrictive Tb-Dy-Fe Alloys
title_short Recent Advances in Magnetostrictive Tb-Dy-Fe Alloys
title_sort recent advances in magnetostrictive tb dy fe alloys
topic magnetostriction
Tb-Dy-Fe alloys
directional solidification
mechanical property
Tb-Dy-Fe composites
applications
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