Topic of Research Seminar: Development and Analysis of FeCrCo Magnetic Alloys

Abstract: FeCrCo is a typical spinodal decomposition type magnetic alloy. FeCrCo alloys being highly workable are important for slender feature designs and ductile applications. However, due to the rising prices of cobalt, research is increasingly being focused towards reducing the amount of cobalt in FeCrCo semi-hard magnetic alloys, without compromising on their magnetic properties. Silicon is ferrite stabilizer and therefore, can be utilized as a potential alloying element. In this work, FeCrCo alloy with 2% silicon addition was produced and subjected to different heat treatments. An electromagnetic setup equipped with a tube furnace was developed for thermomagnetic treatments. An increase in remanence for double thermomagnetic treatment was noted. This improvement could be attributed to the transformation of retained α phase into α1 phase. It was also observed that the squareness of the M-H curve improved with the double treatment. 

Subject field of Topic: Advanced Functional Alloys

Name of Speaker: Ali Haider

Professional Rank of Speaker: PhD Student, DME/SMME

University Email of Speaker: [email protected]

Affiliation of Speaker: NUST School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (NUST-SMME)

Date and Venue: March 03, 2023, at 1100 – 1200 hrs, Seminar Hall, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME), NUST Islamabad Campus

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