Fully dense anisotropic nanocomposite Sm(Co,Fe,Zr,Cu,B)z (z=7.5–12) magnets

Fully dense anisotropic nanocomposite Sm(Co0.58Fe0.31Zr0.05Cu0.04B0.02)z (z=7.5–12) magnets have been synthesized via rapid hot pressing and hot deformation processes. The highest (BH)max∼10.6MGOe was observed for a magnet with z=10. X-ray diffraction and M-H measurements indicated that the easy magnetization direction of magnets prefers to be in the hot pressing direction. Transmission electron microscopy investigation confirmed that plastic deformation is an important route for forming magnetic anisotropy in the Sm–Co-type nanocomposite magnets. Some stripe and/or platelike patterns have been observed inside the nanograins (50–200nm), which may present as twins, and stacking faults. The (0001) twins have been observed in the 2:17R phase.