High B_s Fe-based nanocrystalline alloy with high impurity tolerance

High B_s Fe_82.5Si₃B₁₃P_0.5C_0.2Cu_0.8 alloys with high impurity tolerance were successfully developed and prepared into ribbons with fully amorphous and uniform nanocrystalline microstructure. By comparing samples made with industrial grade and pure raw materials, it is found that the impurities in the commonly used industrial grade raw materials mainly affect the amorphous forming ability and amorphous structure of the as-spun ribbons. The effects of impurities on crystallization behaviors and magnetic properties can be inhibited in the amorphous ribbon production process for the alloys with a high impurity tolerance. The Fe_82.5Si₃B₁₃P_0.5C_0.2Cu_0.8 nanocrystalline alloy ribbons prepared with industrial grade raw materials exhibit excellent magnetic properties, containing high B_s over 1.79 T, low H_c of 9.5 A/m and maximum permeability (μ_m) of 4 × 10⁴, which are similar to the samples made with pure raw materials with unacceptable high cost. Combining the low cost of raw materials, good manufacturability and excellent magnetic properties, the present Fe_82.5Si₃B₁₃P_0.5C_0.2Cu_0.8 alloy will become a promising candidate for mass production and also provide a good reference for future development of high B_s nanocrystalline alloys.