Compositional design and crystallization mechanism of High Bs nanocrystalline alloys

High B-s nanocrystalline alloys (HBNAs) are increasingly attractive due to their unique microstructure and outstanding magnetic properties. It is important to clearly explore the crystallization mechanism to provide reliable and efficient composition design methods. In this study, composition design rules are proposed under the considerations of high amorphous forming ability (AFA) and microstructure refinement. These rules were verified in designing a FeSiBPCCu alloy system with excellent magnetic performance. The crystallization mechanism was investigated by exploring the microstructure evaluation process and the effects of Cu on the nucleation and crystallization processes. The addition of Cu stimulates the crystallization process, leading to the formation of a uniform microstructure with fine grains. The microstructure evaluation process was also clearly exhibited, which could explain the changes in the magnetic properties during the annealing process. The results are of great significance and shed light on the crystallization mechanism of HBNAs.