Large magnetic refrigerant capacity in [Gd.sub.71][Fe.sub.3][Al.sub.26] and [Gd.sub.65][Fe.sub.20][Al.sub.15] amorphous alloys

Authors :: Dong, Q.Y.
Shen, B.G.
Chen, J.
Shen, J.
Wang, F.
Zhang, H.W.
Sun, J.R.
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics. March 1, 2009, Vol. 105 Issue 5, 053908-1-053908-4
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: Magnetic entropy change and refrigerant capacity of Gd-based amorphous [Gd.sub.71][Fe.sub.3][Al.sub.26] and [Gd.sub.65][Fe.sub.20][Al.sub.15] alloys are examined. A very large refrigerant capacity and magnetic entropy change have made them good candidates for magnetic refrigerant.

Subjects :: Aluminum -- Magnetic properties
Aluminum -- Thermal properties
Entropy (Physics) -- Evaluation
Gadolinium -- Magnetic properties
Gadolinium -- Thermal properties
Iron alloys -- Magnetic properties
Iron alloys -- Thermal properties
Physics

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