Thermodynamic Modeling of Formation Enthalpies of Amorphous and Crystalline Phases in Zr, Nd, and Ce-Substituted Fe-Si Systems
Open Access
- 2 February 2023
- journal article
- research article
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 13 (3), 1966
- https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031966
Abstract
The alloys that crystallize in a tetragonal ThMn12-type (space group I4/mmm) structure and are based on Fe and rare earth elements are believed to have a potential to plug the performance gap between ferrite and Nd-based magnets. Nevertheless, the progress is hindered by their poor structural stability, compared with other phases competing during the synthesis process, e.g., Th2Zn17-type. In this work, the enthalpies of the formation (and other thermodynamic parameters) of various phases in (Zr, Nd, Ce)-Fe-Si systems were calculated, with paramount focus on the Fe-rich compositions. We compared and discussed the stability range and stabilization routes for amorphous phases, solid solutions, and intermetallics. The beneficial influence of Zr and Si on the crystallization of intermetallic compounds was confirmed, simultaneously being valid for other phases. Among all of the analyzed Fe-rich phases, the lowest values for enthalpy of the formation of the amorphous phase and solid solution were determined for ZrFe10Si2 (−17.5 and −18.2 kJ/mol, respectively). Moreover, substitution by elements with a large atomic radius is indicated as a method for the introduction of topological disorder, giving possibility for the synthesis of metastable phases (even amorphous) and the utilization of more sophisticated synthesis routes in the future.Funding Information
- European Social Fund (POWR.03.02.00-00-I032/16)
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