<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The composite based on the microns iron size powder and MgO nanopowder was prepared using pressing followed by conventional and microwave sintering. Microstructure of the composite was investigated to evaluate the changes induced by different sintering technology. Young’s modulus, flexural strength and hardness of composites were analyzed to investigate the mechanical properties in dependence on MgO content, as well as in dependence on the sintering method. Microstructure and mechanical properties as well as functional magnetic properties of prepared composites are discussed in the paper. The main benefit of microwave heating found within process time shortening was confirmed in the case of the microwave sintered Fe/MgO composite.</p></abstract>

The composite based on the microns iron size powder and MgO nanopowder was prepared using pressing followed by conventional and microwave sintering. Microstructure of the composite was investigated to evaluate the changes induced by different sintering technology. Young’s modulus, flexural strength and hardness of composites were analyzed to investigate the mechanical properties in dependence on MgO content, as well as in dependence on the sintering method. Microstructure and mechanical properties as well as functional magnetic properties of prepared composites are discussed in the paper. The main benefit of microwave heating found within process time shortening was confirmed in the case of the microwave sintered Fe/MgO composite.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Fe/MgO Micro-Nano Composite for Electrotechnical Applications

Institute of Materials Research, Slovak Academy of Sciences

Powder Metallurgy Progress

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The composite based on the microns iron size powder and MgO nanopowder was prepared using pressing followed by conventional and microwave sintering....

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Fe/MgO Micro-Nano Composite for Electrotechnical Applications

Published Online: Dec 19, 2018

Page range: 103 - 110

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pmp-2018-0011

Keywords
soft magnetic composites, microwave sintering, microstructural analysis, mechanical properties, functional properties

© 2018 R. Bureš et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Fe/MgO Micro-Nano Composite for Electrotechnical Applications

Published Online: Dec 19, 2018

Page range: 103 - 110

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/pmp-2018-0011

Keywordssoft magnetic composites, microwave sintering, microstructural analysis, mechanical properties, functional properties

© 2018 R. Bureš et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
soft magnetic composites, microwave sintering, microstructural analysis, mechanical properties, functional properties