Tensile strength properties of hybrid magnetic composite materials

Abstract

The Nd-Fe-B-barium ferrite hybrid composite materials with epoxy matrix presented in this paper cover maximum energy product from 1 to 13 MGOe. Mixture of magnetic particles is responsible for high magnetic quality, while the thermosetting resin plays a role in mechanical properties. Samples with various ratio of Nd-Fe-B to barium ferrite in constant weight of epoxy resin are examined by tensile strength measurements. Magnetic measurements carried out by using vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) show typical hysteresis loop. A structural analysis of composite surface is conducted by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Uniform particle distribution of plate shape Nd-Fe-B particles and spherical barium ferrite agglomerates is essential for both, mechanical and magnetic properties of composite materials. Fine particles are incorporated in-between larger particles in epoxy bulk which lead to improving the properties.