Effect of Aging Treatment on the Microstructures and the Magnetic Properties of the Sintered Nd-Fe-B Magnet

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The effect of aging processes on the microstructures and the magnetic properties of the sintered Nd-Fe-B magnet was investigated. The experimental results showed that the grain boundaries of the magnet treated by the two-stage aging processes became clear,smooth and continuous. Meanwhile, the Nd-rich grain boundary phase was precipitated at the grain boundary of the main phase to form a distinct phase separated from the main magnetic phase. The changes of the grain boundary microstructures of the sintered Nd-Fe-B magnet caused significant increase of its intrinsic coercive force.

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