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The manufacture of samarium
cobalt alloys via the co-reduction of an oxide mix is
a specialised process yielding very fine-grained high
performance alloy powders. Co-reduction has now become
the undisputed industry standard for SmCo5 production.
Since
the acquisition of the co-reduction process from the
inventors and patent holders, Elektro-Thermit,
in 1996, LCM has worked extensively to improve process
control and lower impurity levels. Furthermore, the
development of co-reduced Sm2Co17 alloys offers a genuine
alternative to cast and crushed alloys. Our range of
co-reduced Sm2Co17 alloys
is proven for reliable and efficient performance.
Different alloy compositions,
tailored to give specific magnetic properties, are
readily available. LCM technologists
are able to advise on appropriate compositions for
new applications. Variations on the process permit
the incorporation of different rare earth oxides into
the reactant mix; praseodymium and/or gadolinium being
common additions to samarium cobalt based alloys.
Co-reduction
is an extremely versatile technique, with production
batches ranging in size from 200kg
to 2000kg. |
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