EBSD Texture Analysis of NdFeB Magnets

Abstract:

The crystallographical texture is relevant information for NdFeB magnets, since the maximum energy product is directly related to orientation of the crystals. EBSD (Electron Backscattered Diffraction) is a very suitable tool for preferred orientation measurement of NdFeB magnets. The advantages of EBSD against X-ray Diffraction (XRD) pole figures for texture determination are discussed. EBSD identifies misaligned grains, and this is not feasible with XRD pole figures. EBSD is also helpful on the identification of oxides.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 727-728)
• Pages: 135-139
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.727-728.135
• Online since: August 2012
• Authors: Christien G. Hauegen, Fabiane R. Freitas da Silva, Fernanda A. Sampaio da Silva, Jefferson Fabricio Cardoso Lins, Marcos Flavio de Campos
• Keywords: EBSD, Magnets, NdFeB, Texture

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