Abstract: Magnetically actuated devices such as, e.g., switches and synchronizers typically comprise a magnetically semihard component having a square B-H hysteresis loop and high remanent induction. Among alloys having such properties are Co-Fe-V, Co-Fe-Nb, and Co-Fe-Ni-Al-Ti alloys which, however, contain undesirably large amounts of cobalt.According to the invention, devices are equipped with a magnetically semihard, high-remanence Fe-Mo-Ni alloy which comprises Mo in a preferred amount in the range of 2-26 weight percent and Ni in a preferred amount in the range of 0.5-15 weight percent.Magnets made from alloys of the invention may be shaped, e.g., by cold drawing, rolling, bending, or flattening and may be used in devices such as, e.g., electrical contact switches, hysteresis motors, and other magnetically actuated devices.Preparation of alloys of the invention may be by a treatment of annealing and aging or deformation and aging.

Abstract: Magnetically actuated devices such as, e.g., switches and synchronizers typically comprise a magnetically semihard component having a square B--H hysteresis loop and high remanent induction. Among alloys having such properties are Co--Fe--V, Co--Fe--Nb, and Co--Fe--Ni--Al--Ti alloys which, however, contain undesirably large amounts of cobalt.According to the invention, devices are equipped with a magnetically semihard, high-remanence Fe--Mo--Ni alloy which comprises Mo in a preferred amount in the range of 2-26 weight percent and Ni in a preferred amount in the range of 0.5-15 weight percent.Magnets made from alloys of the invention may be shaped, e.g., by cold drawing, rolling, bending, or flattening and may be used in devices such as, e.g., electrical contact switches, hysteresis motors, and other magnetically actuated devices.Preparation of alloys of the invention may be by a treatment of annealing and aging or deformation and aging.

Abstract: To provide for an inexpensive magnet alloy, isotropic and nearly isotropic permanent magnet properties are developed in Fe-Mo-Ni alloys. Manufacture may be by a method which comprises steps of annealing, optional deforming by a limited amount, and aging.Typical magnetic properties of alloys of the invention are a coercive force in the range of 50-500 oersted, a magnetic remanence in the range of 7000-14,000 gauss, and a magnetic squareness ratio of less than 0.9. Alloys of the invention are highly ductile even after plastic deformation, they are readily bonded to aluminum supports (as used, e.g., in the manufacture of twistor memories), and they are readily etched by etchants which leave aluminum unaffected.