Abstract: In an embodiment a FeCoV alloy is provided with a composition consisting essentially of 30 wt %?Co?55 wt %, 0.4 wt %?V?1.5 wt %, 0. wt %?Nb?0.15 wt %, 0.0 wt %?Ta?0.20 wt %, 0.04 wt %?Nb+0.5·Ta?0.15 wt %, max. 0.02 wt % C, 0.0 wt %?Si?0.50 wt %, 0.0 wt %?Al?0.50 wt %, max. 0.5 wt % Mn, max. 0.5 wt % Cr, max. 0.5 wt % Ni, max. 0.5 wt % W, max. 0.5 wt % Mo, max. 0.5 wt % Zr, the rest Fe and up to 1 wt % of other impurities, and having a phase transition from a ferritic ?-phase region to a mixed ferritic/austenitic ?+?-region that takes place at a transition temperature T(?/?+?), where T(?/?+?)?900° C., preferably ?920° C., preferably ?940° C.

Abstract: In an embodiment a FeCoV alloy is provided with a composition consisting essentially of 30 wt %?Co?55 wt %, 0.4 wt %?V?1.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Nb?0.15 wt %, 0.0 wt %?Ta?0.20 wt %, 0.04 wt %?Nb+0.5·Ta?0.15 wt %, max. 0.02 wt % C, 0.0 wt %?Si?0.50 wt %, 0.0 wt %?Al?0.50 wt %, max. 0.5 wt % Mn, max. 0.5 wt % Cr, max. 0.5 wt % Ni, max. 0.5 wt % W, max. 0.5 wt % Mo, max. 0.5 wt % Zr, the rest Fe and up to 1 wt % of other impurities, and having a phase transition from a ferritic ?-phase region to a mixed ferritic/austenitic ?+?-region that takes place at a transition temperature T(?/?+?), where T(?/?+?)?900° C., preferably ?920° C., preferably ?940° C.

Abstract: In an embodiment a FeCoV alloy is provided with a composition consisting essentially of 30 wt %?Co?55 wt %, 0.4 wt %?V?1.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Nb?0.15 wt %, 0.0 wt %?Ta?0.20 wt %, 0.04 wt %?Nb+0.5·Ta?0.15 wt %, max. 0.02 wt % C, 0.0 wt %?Si?0.50 wt %, 0.0 wt %?Al?0.50 wt %, max. 0.5 wt % Mn, max. 0.5 wt % Cr, max. 0.5 wt % Ni, max. 0.5 wt % W, max. 0.5 wt % Mo, max. 0.5 wt % Zr, the rest Fe and up to 1 wt % of other impurities, and having a phase transition from a ferritic ?-phase region to a mixed ferritic/austenitic ?+?-region that takes place at a transition temperature T(?/?+?), where T(?/?+?)?900° C., preferably ?920° C., preferably ?940° C.

Abstract: A soft magnetic alloy comprising 2 wt %?Co?30 wt %, 0.3 wt %?V?5.0 wt % and iron is provided. The soft magnetic alloy has a area proportion of a {111}<uvw> texture of no more than 13%, preferably no more than 6%, including grains with a tilt of up to +/?10°, or preferably of up to +/?15°, when compared to the nominal crystal orientation.

Abstract: A soft magnetic alloy is provided. The alloy consists essentially of 5 wt %?Co?25 wt %, 0.3 wt %?V?5.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Cr?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Si?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Mn?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Al?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Ta?0.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Ni?0.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Mo?0.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Cu?0.2 wt %, 0 wt %?Nb?0.25 wt % and up to 0.2 wt % impurities.

Abstract: A soft magnetic alloy is provided. The soft magnetic alloy consists essentially of 5 wt %?Co?25 wt %, 0.3 wt %?V?5.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Cr?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Si?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Mn?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Al?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Ta?0.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Ni?0.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Mo?0.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Cu?0.2 wt %, 0 wt %?Nb?0.25 wt % and up to 0.2 wt % impurities.

Abstract: A soft magnetic alloy is provided. The soft magnetic alloy consists essentially of 5 wt %?Co?25 wt %, 0.3 wt %?V?5.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Cr?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Si?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Mn?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Al?3.0 wt %, 0 wt %?Ta?0.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Ni?0.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Mo?0.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Cu?0.2 wt %, 0 wt %?Nb?0.25 wt % and up to 0.2 wt % impurities.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a part from a soft magnetic alloyis provided. The method includes producing a powder from a feedstock made of a soft magnetic alloy by means of atomisation. The method further includes producing a part made of the powder by means of an additive manufacturing process in a protective atmosphere with an oxygen content of less than 100 ppmv, preferably below 50 ppmv, particularly preferably below 10 ppmv, the powder being at least partially melted. The part has a density of greater than 98%, an oxygen content of less than 500 ppmw, a sulphur content of less than 200 ppmw, a carbon content of less than 500 ppmw and a nitrogen content of less than 200 ppmw The part has a coercive field strength of less than 5 A/cm following a subsequent heat treatment.

Abstract: A semi-finished product comprising at least one metal strip is provided. The metal strip consists essentially of 35 wt %?Co?55 wt %, 0 wt %?V?3 wt %, 0 wt %?Ni?2 wt %, 0 wt %?Nb?0.50 wt %, 0 wt %?Zr+Ta?1.5 wt %, 0 wt %?Cr?3 wt %, 0 wt %?Si?3 wt %, 0 wt %?Al?1 wt %, 0 wt %?Mn?1 wt %, 0 wt %?B?0.25 wt %, 0 wt %?C?0.1 wt %, remainder Fe and up to 1 wt % of impurities. The strip has a thickness d, where 0.05 mm?d?0.5 mm, a Vickers hardness greater than 300, an elongation at fracture of less than 5% and, after heat treatment of the strip at a temperature of between 700° C. and 900° C.

Abstract: Soft magnetic iron-cobalt-based alloys and a method for producing semi-finished products from these alloys are disclosed. The alloys may have a composition consisting essentially of 20% by weight?Co?30% by weight, 0% by weight?Cr?0.25% by weight, 0.06% by weight?(2*Nb+Ta)?0.8% by weight, 0.01% by weight?Mn?0.5% by weight, 0% by weight?Si?0.5% by weight, 0% by weight?Ca?0.01% by weight, 0% by weight?Mg?0.01% by weight, 0% by weight?Ce?0.01% by weight, 0% by weight?Ni?1.0% by weight, 0% by weight?Al?1.0% by weight, 0% by weight?V?1.0% by weight, 0% by weight?Mo?1.0% by weight, 0% by weight?Zr?0.1% by weight, 0% by weight?Ti?0.1% by weight, 0% by weight?Cu?0.1% by weight, 0% by weight?W?0.1% by weight, 0% by weight?S?0.01% by weight, 0% by weight?O?0.02% by weight, 0% by weight?N?0.01% by weight, 0% by weight?C?0.01% by weight, 0% by weight?P?0.01% by weight, 0% by weight?B?0.01% by weight, remainder iron.