Study on High-Temperature Interaction Mechanism of Nd–Fe–As System

In this study, Nd and As are mainly sealed into industrial pure Fe cylinders. The effect of different temperatures on the high-temperature interaction of an Nd−Fe−As ternary system is studied via X-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy after heat i...

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Main Authors: Chenghui Fu, Run Huang, Wenhao Xie, Jinxiao Luo, Yulian Li, Jinzhu Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
Nd
Fe
As
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/19/3060
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Summary:In this study, Nd and As are mainly sealed into industrial pure Fe cylinders. The effect of different temperatures on the high-temperature interaction of an Nd&#8722;Fe&#8722;As ternary system is studied via X-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy after heat insulation for 30 h at 1173, 1223, and 1273 K. The results show that the common products under high-temperature interaction are NdAs, Fe<sub>17</sub>Nd<sub>2</sub>, and Fe. Fe<sub>12</sub>As<sub>5</sub> is present at 1173 K, whereas Fe<sub>2</sub>As is produced at 1223 and 1273 K. The diffusion ability of Nd is weaker than that of As. Nd mainly diffuses through the Fe atomic vacancy mechanism. As mainly binds to Fe to form Fe and As compounds.
ISSN:1996-1944