Structural Stabilizing Effect of Zn Substitution on MnAl and Its Magnetic Properties

H. X. Wang, P. Z. Si, W. Jiang, J. G. Lee, C. J. Choi, J. J. Liu, Q. Wu, M. Zhong, H. L. Ge

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DOI: 10.4236/ojm.2011.12003                

Abstract

The effect of Zn substitution on the structure and magnetic properties of τ-MnAl has been investigated sys-tematically. It is found that Zn substitution can stabilize the structure of τ-phase and thus a significant amount of τ-phase can be produced. Zn increases the coercivity and saturation magnetization of the τ-MnAl but reduces the Currie temperature. However, excess Zn is detrimental to the magnetic parameters. The optimum magnetic performance was found in samples with Zn substitution to 2.9% Mn atoms and 3.5% Al atoms, respectively.

Keywords

MnAl, Magnetic Property, Zn Substitution

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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