Asymmetric magnetoimpedance effect and dipolar interactions of FINEMET/SiO_(2)/FePd composite ribbons

The dipolar interactions are investigated through the asymmetric magneto-impedance in FINEMET/SiO_(2)/FePd composite ribbons.The interface between the hard(FePd layer)phase and soft(FINEMET ribbon)phase is coherent by SiO_(2)layer in FINEMET/SiO_(2)/FePd composite ribbons,which effectively induces dipolar interactions.The contribution of dipolar interaction to the bias field(Hb)by asymmetrical giant magneto-impedance and magnetic properties is analyzed.The results show that Hb response decreases with the increase of the SiO_(2)layer thickness,indicating that the linear region near-zero field can be tuned by the thickness of SiO_(2)layer.These results allow the GMI ratio(58%)and characteristic frequency(500 kHz)to be optimized.The transverse and longitudinal magnetic domain structures of FINEMET ribbon and FePd film are confirmed,respectively.The composite ribbons with high GMI ratio and low frequency can be applied to linear magnetic sensors.

Magnetic properties and promising cryogenic magneto-caloric performances of Gd_(20)Ho_(20)Tm_(20)Cu_(20)Ni_(20) amorphous ribbons

The magnetic cooling utilizing magneto-caloric effect is recognized as promising energy efficiency and environmentally friendly technology.Here we report a systematical study on the microstructures,magnetic properties and cryogenic magneto-caloric performances of the Gd_(20)Ho_(20)Tm_(20)Cu_(20)Ni_(20) amorphous ribbons.It is found that the ribbons reveal a second-order phase transition and are accompanied by a table-shaped magneto-caloric effect.The calculated magneticentropy-change maximum |ΔSM|,temperature averaged entropy change(i.e.,TEC(10)),and refrigerant capacity reach 13.9 J/kg·K,13.84 J/kg-K and 740 J/kg with magnetic field change of 0-7 T,respectively,indicating that the present Gd_(20)Ho_(20)Tm_(20)Cu_(20)Ni_(20) amorphous ribbons are good candidates for magnetic cooling.

Crystallization behaviour and high coercivity of (Nd,Pr)_(13)Fe_(80)Nb_1B_6 melt-spun ribbons

Amorphous （Nd,Pr）13Fe80Nb1B6 ribbons were crystallized at 670-730°C for 5-25 min to study the effects of isothermal crystallization on their behavior and magnetic properties. XRD results indicate that the isothermal incubation time is 12, 5, and less than 5 min at 670, 700, and 730°C, respectively. High coercivities, with the maximum value of iHc = 1616 kA/m at 700°C for 19 min, measured by a physical property measurement system, are obtained in the crystallized ribbons. This is mainly attributed to the addition of Pr and Nb, because Pr2Fe14B has a higher anisotropic field than Nd2Fe14B, and Nb enriched in the grain boundary regions can not only reduce the exchange-coupling effects among hard grains, but also impede grain growth during the crystallization process. In addition, it should also be related to the characteristics of the furnace that the authors designed.

Giant Magneto-Impedance Effect in Fe_(96-x)B_4 (x=7 or 10) Nanocrystalline Ribbons

The total ribbon voltage of as-quenched and annealed Fe96-xZr_xB_4 (x=7 or 10) ribbons has been measured as a function of applied dc field and drive current frequency. The experimental results show that both samples exist the optimum annealing temperature and optimum frequency at which the relative change in ribbon voltage is strongest, and the sensitivity of the magnetic response of the annealed Fe_89Zr_7B_4 ribbon is two order of magnitude larger than that of the annealed Fe_86Zr_10 B4 ribbon. The effect of magnetic properties and structural characteristics on giant magneto-impedance was discussed.

Tailored martensitic transformation and enhanced magnetocaloric effect in all-d-metal Ni_(35)Co_(15)Mn_(33)Fe_(2)Ti_(15)alloy ribbons

The crystal structure,martensitic transformation and magnetocaloric effect have been studied in all-d-metal Ni35Co15Mn33Fe2Ti15alloy ribbons with different wheel speeds(15 m/s(S15),30 m/s(S30),and 45 m/s(S45)).All three ribbons crystalize in B2-ordered structure at room temperature with crystal constants of 5.893(2)A,5.898(4)A,and5.898(6)A,respectively.With the increase of wheel speed,the martensitic transformation temperature decreases from230 K to 210 K,the Curie temperature increases slightly from 371 K to 378 K.At the same time,magnetic entropy change(△Sm)is also enhanced,as well as refrigeration capacity(RC).The maximum△Sm of 15.6(39.7)J/kg·K and RC of85.5(212.7)J/kg under?H=20(50)k Oe(1 Oe=79.5775 A·m^(-1))appear in S45.The results indicate that the ribbons could be the candidate for solid-state magnetic refrigeration materials.

Giant magneto-impedance and permeability in Fe_(89)Zr_6Hf_1B_4 ribbons

The giant magneto-impedance (GMI) effect associated with the variation of transverse permeability for the ribbons Fe89Zr6Hf1B4 with different annealing temperatures T-A = 793, 823, 893, 923, 993, and 1033 K was investigated. There is an optimum annealing temperature TA = 993 K for obtaining the largest GMI effect for the ribbons Fe89Zr6Hf1B4. The magneto-impedance GMI (Z) = (Z(H) - Z(0))/Z(0) for the ribbon with T-A = 993 K can reach -55.09% at a frequency f = 900 kHz under H = 7162 A/m. The relative changes of the real part of transverse permeability Delta mu'/mu'(0) = (mu'(H)- mu'(0))/mu'(0) under H = 7162 A center dot m(-1) at f = 1 MHz are -78.83%, -89.98% and -94.77 % for Fe89Zr6Hf1B4 ribbons with T-A = 823, 893, and 993 K, respectively. The strong GMI effect is accompanied by the large change of transverse permeability. A large magnetoreaetance GMI(X) = (X (H) - X (0))/X (0) of -81.09% can be obtained at f = 100 kHz under H = 7162 A/m for the ribbon with T-A = 993 K. Meanwhile, this present result gave an experimental support to the previous concept / assumption that the positive peak in the field dependence of magneto-impedance is connected to the peak of transverse permeability with varying fields.

Magnetic Properties of Fe- and FeNi-based Amorphous Composite Ribbons

Ms-T curves and hysteresis loops were investigated for amorphous Fe78Si9B13, (FeNi)78(CrSiB)22, their lap-wound-cores, and their composite ribbons made by two-chamber-crucible technique. The properties of the lap-wound cores of the two kinds of ribbons are similar. For the composite ribbons, the intrinsic properties are the average of the two alloys. Their technological properties, i.e., hysteresis loops, however, are no longer the average of the two alloys. Instead, they show some dramatic changes compared to the lap-wound-cores. Especially, the shape of the hysteresis loop of the composite ribbon cores is largely different from that of lap-wound-cores. The reason for the difference is supposed to be internal stress induced from cooling after annealing.

Giant magnetoimpedance effect in as quenched Fe_(89-x)Zr_7B_4Cu_x(x=1.0-2.5) ribbons

The giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)effect in as-quenchedFe_89-xZr_7B_4Cu_x(x=1.0-2.5)ribbons is reported. The as-quenchedFe_89-xZr_7B_4Cu_x(x=1.0-2.5)ribbons were prepared by the vacuummelt-spun processes with the quenching speed of 37 m/s. The magne-Toimpedance measurement were performance at room temperature, wherethe current flow through the length of the ribbons in the directionParallel to the dc fields. results show that values Z(impedance),R(resistance)for both H = 0 A/m and H = 5 127 A/m Increases withincreasing ac frequency. This can be explained by the skin effectmechanism.

“Yama Ribbons & Bows” Succeeds in “Double Anti-” Investigation

U.S. Department of Commerce’s final ruling finally made one-year long "double anti-" investigation (anti-dumping and anti-subsidy) in the made-in-China narrow ribbons come to a settlement on July 13th Washington time.

Giant Stress-impedance Effect in Amorphous and Current Annealed Fe_(73.5)Cu_1Nb_3Si_(13.5)B_9 Ribbons

The giant stress-impedance (GSI) effect in amorphous and current annealed Fe73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9 ribbons has been investigated. The results showed that the GSI effect changed drastically with annealing techniques and the maximum stress impedance ratio of 350% was obtained after optimal conditions of current annealing. The behaviors of the stress impedance vary with densities of annealing current and the stress longitudinally applied during current annealing. The maximum change of stress impedance existed in the sample annealed by high-current-density electropulsing under applied stress of 100 MPa.

Microstructure and magnetocaloric properties in melt-spun and high-pressure hydrogenated La_(0.5)Pr_(0.5)Fe_(11.4)Si_(1.6) ribbons

The effects of wheel speeds and high-pressure hydrogen treatment on phase evolution,microstructure,and magnetocaloric properties in La_(0.5)Pr_(0.5)Fe_(11.4)Si_(1.6)melt-spun ribbons are studied in this work.The results reveal that the increase of wheel speed is beneficial to the formation of cubic NaZn_(13)-type phase and the grain refinement.The optimized wheel speed for microstructural and magnetocaloric properties is 30 m/s.The largest entropy change of 18.1 J/kg·K at 190 K under a magnetic field change of 0 T-5 T is obtained in La_(0.5)Pr_(0.5)Fe_(11.4)Si_(1.6)ribbons melt-spun at 30 m/s.After a high-pressure hydrogen treatment of 50 MPa,the Curie temperature of the ribbons prepared at 30 m/s is adjusted to about 314 K and the large-ΔS_(M)of 17.9 J/kg·K under a magnetic field change of 0 T-5 T is achieved at room temperature with almost none hysteresis loss.The small thermal and magnetic hysteresis and the large-ΔS_(M)make the La_(0.5)Pr_(0.5)Fe_(11.4)Si_(1.6)hydride ribbons appropriate for magnetic refrigerant applications around room temperature.

Giant magnetoimpedance effect in Fe-Zr-Nb-Cu-B nanocrystalline ribbons

The giant magnetoimpedance effect of the nanocrystalline ribbonFe_(84)Zr_(2.08)Nb_(1.92)Cu_1B_(11) (atom fraction in %) was investigated. There is an optimumannealing temperature (T_A≈ 998 K) for obtaining the largest GMI (giant magneto-impedance) effectin the ribbon Fe_(84)Zr_(2.08)Nb_(1.92)Cu_1B_(11). The ribbon with longer ribbon length has strongerGMI effect, which may be connected with the demagnetization effect of samples. The frequencyf_(max), where the maximum magnetoimpedance GMI(Z)_(max) = [(Z(H) - Z(0))/Z(0)]_(max) occurs, isnear the intersecting frequency f_i of the curves of GMI(R), GMI(X), and GMI(Z) versus frequency.The magnetoreactance GMI(X) decreases monotonically with increasing frequency, which may be due tothe decrease of permeability. In contrast, with the AC (alternating current) frequency increasing,the inagnetore-sistance GMI(R) increases at first, undergoes a peak, and under then drops. Theincrease of the magnetoresistance may result from the enhancement of the skin effect with frequency.The maximum magnetoimpedance value GMI(Z)_(max) under H = 7.2 kA/m is about -56.18% at f= 0.3 MHzfor the nanocrystalline ribbon Fe_(84)Zr_(2.08)Nb_(1.92)Cu_1B_(11) with the annealing temperatureT_A= 998 K and the ribbon length L = 6 cm.

Strain engineering of electronic and magnetic properties of Ga_2S_2 nanoribbons

Using first-principles calculations, we study the tailoring of the electronic and magnetic properties of gallium sulfide nanoribbons（Ga2S2NRs） by mechanical strain. Hydrogen-passivated armchair-and zigzag-edged NRs（ANRs and ZNRs）with different widths are investigated. Significant effects in band gap and magnetic properties are found and analyzed. First,the band gaps and their nature of ANRs can be largely tailored by a strain. The band gaps can be markedly reduced, and show an indirect-direct（I-D） transition under a tensile strain. While under an increasing compressive strain, they undergo a series transitions of I-D-I-D. Five strain zones with distinct band structures and their boundaries are identified. In addition,the carrier effective masses of ANRs are also tunable by the strain, showing jumps at the boundaries. Second, the magnetic moments of（ferromagnetic） ZNRs show jumps under an increasing compressive strain due to spin density redistribution,but are unresponsive to tensile strains. The rich tunable properties by stain suggest potential applications of Ga2S2 NRs in nanoelectronics and optoelectronics.

Depth Profiles of Absorbed Hydrogen in Ni-Nb-Zr Amorphous Alloy Ribbons by Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy

Depth profiles of absorbed hydrogen introduced by electrochemical charging and light elements were analyzed in Ni-Nb-Zr-H amorphous alloy ribbons using a glow discharge optical emission spectrometer. It was clarified that the absorbed hydrogen was comparatively well-distributed on the sample surface and that the content of the hydrogen decreased with increasing depth from the surface. That is, the amount of absorbed hydrogen on the surface was about 17 at %, while that inside the specimens decreased to several atomic percent. The depth profiles of the hydrogen which were close to the surface were slightly different between those on the roller side and those on the free side in the melt-spun ribbon. The difference is thought to originate from the existence of oxygen impurity on the surface and from the difference of the Zr content.

Double Ribbons campaign: How to reduce the incidence of breast cancerand cervical cancer in Chinese women

The Double Ribbons campaign is a combination of the pink ribbon and the blue ribbon.China has launched the"Double Ribbon Campaign,"which includes free screening for both breast and cervical cancers.In this paper,by briefly describing the characteristics of breast cancer and cervical cancer,this paper summarizes the screening data of Changle County People's Hospital in Shandong Province in the past ten years,clarifies the importance of early screening,early diagnosis and early treatment of diseases,summarizes experience,defines goals,and promotes the long-term development of China's health cause.

Magnetic properties and structures of Y-substituted Nd-Y-Fe-B melt-spun ribbons

The nanocrystalline magnetic ribbons of(Nd_(1-x)Y_(x))_(14.5)Fe_(ba1)B(6)Co_(0.2)Al_(1)Cu_(0.15)(x=0,0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4) were prepared by melt-spinning technique.The magnetic properties and microstructures were systematically investigated for the ribbons.It is found that Y substituting Nd in the R_(2)Fe_(14)B main phase grains gives rise to the decrease in the crystal lattice constant.When Y content increases from x=0 to x=0.4,the remanence and intrinsic coercivity(H_(cj)) decrease from 0.80 to 0.71 T and1400 to 809 kA·m^(-)1,respectively,with the corresponding descent rate of 11.5% and 42.5%.It is impressed that the average grain size increases with Y content increasing.And the strong intergrain exchange coupling interactions exist in all the ribbons and could be enhanced with an appropriate Y substitution,such as x=0.4.Moreover,magnetization reversal mechanism is confirmed to be pinning type for the ribbons.The results provide valuable reference to the fabrication of Y-substituted Nd-Y-Fe-B sintered magnets.

Improved magnetostriction of Fe83Ga17 ribbons doped with Sm

In order to demonstrate that light rare-earth(RE)dopants with strong magnetocrystalline anisotropy, whose net moment couples are antiparallel to those of iron, can also induce giant magnetostriction in Gafenol, a light RE element Sm was selected as the third element to dope into FeGaalloy.(FeGa)Sm(0≤x≤0.42) ribbons were prepared by melt spinning. The increase of the lattice parameters and saturation magnetization indicates that some Sm atoms enter the A2 matrix substitutionally. Doping the FeGaribbons with the light RE Sm element drastically improves the magnetostriction. Perpendicular magnetostriction value of λ=-5*10is achieved in(FeGa)Sm. It is confirmed that the stronger local magnetocrystalline anisotropy induces larger enhanced magnetostrictions. The greatly enhanced magnetostriction is somehow related to the local microstrains induced by the RE dopants. It is likely that the RE-induced defects in the(FeGa)REribbons function in the similar way as the Ga–Ga pair defects in the undoped Fe–Ga alloys.

Effect of wheel speed on phase formation and magnetic properties of (Nd_(0.4)La_(0.6))-Fe-B melt-spun ribbons

The effect of wheel speed on phase formation and magnetic properties of （Ndo.4La0.6）lsFeTzsBzs and （Ndo.4La0.6）13.4Fe79.9B6.7 ribbons prepared by melt-spinning method was investigated experimentally. Based on X-ray diffraction results, all melt-spun ribbons consist of the main phase with the tetragonal 2：14：1 type structure and the minor α-Fe phase. Magnetic measurements show the maximum magnetic energy product （（BH）max） and the remanence （Mr） increases firstly and then decreases with the increase of wheel speed, while the coercivity （Hci） increases, resulting from the variation of the average volume fraction of the ^-Fe phase and the average grain size in the melt-spun ribbons. Using Henkel plots, the interaction between the 2：14：1 phase and the ^-Fe phase in the melt-spun ribbons was analyzed and the intergranular exchange coupling is manifested. Optimal magnetic properties of Hci - 7.27 kOe, Mr - 90.94 emu/g and （BH）max -- 12.10 MGOe are achieved in the （Ndo.4La0.6）lsFeTzsBT.s ribbon with the wheel speed of 26 m/s. It indicates that magnetic properties of Nd-Fe-B melt-spun ribbons with highly abundant rare earth element La can be improved by optimizing alloy composition and preparation process.

Quantum nonlocal effects in individual and interacting graphene nanoribbons

We show that highly doped graphene ribbons can support surface plasmons at near-infrared frequencies when their width is in the nanometer range,leading to important nonlocal and finite quantum-size corrections,such as sizable blueshifts.The magnitude of these effects is assessed by comparing classical and quantum-mechanical models to describe graphene plasmons.More precisely,we examine individual and interacting 6–8 nm wide zigzag and armchair ribbons doped to 0.4–1.5 eV Fermi energies.We find a strong influence of nonlocal effects on the orientation of graphene edges,with plasmons in zigzag ribbons undergoing strong quenching when their energy is below the Fermi level.Nonlocality is also affecting the hybridization between ribbon plasmons in dimers and arrays for separations below a few nanometers.Remarkably,the removal of a single row of atomic bonds in a ribbon produces a strong plasmon frequency shift,whereas the removal of bonds along an array of rows separated by several nanometers in an extended sheet causes a dramatic increase in the absorption.Besides the fundamental interest of these results,our work supports the use of narrow ribbons to achieve electro-optical modulation in the near infrared.