Abstract
Microstructure and magnetocaloric effects in LaFe10.8 Co0.7 Si1.5 C0.2 compound produced by induction furnace were investigated. NaZn13 -type structure (1:13) formed in LaFe10.8 Co0.7 Si1.5 C0.2 compound after being annealed at 1373 K for only 6 h. As annealing time increases, the grains grow up irregularly. A nearly single 1:13 phase is obtained after being annealed for 2 days. Annealing time is significantly reduced compared with that in conventional bulk LaFe13-xSix compounds. The short annealing time is of great advantage to application. The maximum magnetic entropy change of this compound is -4.9 J/K Kg under a magnetic field of 2 T and relative cooling power is 172.2 J/Kg.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 09A905 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 107 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |