Abstract: Fe-base soft magnetic alloy powder and dust core having the composition represented by the general formula:(Fe.sub.1-a M.sub.a).sub.100-x-y-z-.alpha.-.beta.-.gamma. Cu.sub.x Si.sub.y B.sub.z M'.sub..alpha. M".sub..beta. X.sub..gamma.wherein M is Co and/or Ni, M' is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb, W, Ta, Zr, Hf, Ti and Mo, M" is at least one element selected from the group consisting of V, Cr, Mn, Al, elements in the platinum group, Sc, Y, rare earth elements, Au, Zn, Sn and Re, X is at least one element selected from the group consisting of C, Ge, P, Ga, Sb, In, Be and As, and a, x, y, z, .alpha., .beta. and .gamma. respectively satisfy 0.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.0.5, 0.1.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.3, 0.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.30, 0.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.25, 0.ltoreq.y+z.ltoreq.35, 0.1.ltoreq..alpha..ltoreq.30, 0.ltoreq..beta..ltoreq.10 and 0.ltoreq..gamma..ltoreq.10, at least 50% of the alloy structure being fine crystalline particles having an average particle size of 500 .ANG. or less.

Abstract: Novel magnetic alloys for magnetic heads are provided and are broadly of the formula, Fe-O-N. In a more specific embodiment, the alloys are of the compositional formula, Fe.sub.v N.sub.w O.sub.x M.sub.y, wherein M represents a member selected from the group consisting of Ta, Nb, Si and mixtures thereof, and v, w, x and y are, respectively, such values by atomic percent that 1.ltoreq.w.ltoreq.20, 1.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.20 and 0.5.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.6 provided that v+w+x+y=100. These alloys may further comprise at least one element of the platinum group or of group VIa of the periodic table in an amount of from 0.3 to 3 atomic percent in total so that their resistance to corrosion is improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft magnetic steel improved in electric resistance, coercive force, magnetic flux density, magnetic response, cold forgeability, machinability, and corrosion resistance, which is characterized by the composition containing by weight, 0.015% or lower C+N, 0.20% or lower Si, 0.20% or lower Mn, 7 to 13% Cr, 2 to 5% Al, and balance of Fe with impurities, which is applicable to core materials of electronic fuel injection systems, solenoid valves, electromagnetic sensors, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel permanent magnet alloy compositions and high energy permanent magnets comprising from about 0.5 to about 27 atomic percent R wherein R is at least one rare earth element including Y and Sc, from about 0.1 to about 53 atomic percent A wherein A is at least one actinide element, and the balance being at least one metal wherein at least about 50 weight percent of the balance is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, and Mn. Preferably, R is from about 12 to about 18 atomic percent and R is a rare earth element selected from the group consisting of Sm, Nd, Pr, and Dy. It is also preferred that A is from about 1.5 to about 5.1 atomic percent and A is an actinide element selected from the group consisting of Ac, Th, Pa and U. The balance is preferably at least about 90 weight percent of Fe and/or Co, and further comprises from about 0.1 to about 10 weight percent of Zr and/or Cu.

Abstract: A compressed powder core is made of a compressed body of a magnetic powder each particle of which has a surface covered with an insulating layer. The insulating layer is formed of an insulating material selected from the group consisting of an inorganic compound powder having an electronegativity of not less than 12.5, an inorganic compound powder having an electronegativity of less than 8.5, a metal alkoxide and a decomposition product of a metal alkoxide.

Abstract: A compressed powder core is made of a compressed body of a magnetic powder each particle of which has a surface covered with an insulating layer. The insulating layer is formed of an insulating material selected from the group consisting of an inorganic compound powder having an electronegativity of not less than 12.5, an inorganic compound powder having an electronegativity of less than 8.5, a metal alkoxide and a decomposition product of a metal alkoxide.

Abstract: A magnetic scale includes a magnetic base member and a thin film formed on a surface of the magnetic member by plating or flame spraying nickle, chromium, manganese, silicon, boron, carbon, or a combination thereof. A laser beam or an arc discharge is applied to the outer circumferential surface of the thin film to fuse the metal of thin film and the metal of the base member under heat for thereby forming nonmagnetic modified portions on the surface of the base member.

Abstract: The disclosed magnetic nitride T-M-N film (T is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Ni and Mn; M is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Nb, Zr, Ti, Ta, Hf, Cr, W and Mo; N is nitrogen (N)) has excellent wear resistance and high electric resistivity, and the compositionally modulated nitride film shows a soft magnetic property, as well as thermal stability of the properties.

Abstract: A method of making a bonded permanent magnet including the steps of dissolving, in a solvent, an uncured epoxy resin having an incorporated catalyst which is inactive at a temperature of about 120.degree. F. Particles of a rapidly quenched rare earth-iron-boron alloy are added to the epoxy resin solution. The solution with the particles are mixed at a temperature of about 120.degree. F. until the solvent is removed and the magnetic particles are substantially uniformly coated with the resin. The epoxy coated particles are then cold-pressed into a compact to form a magnet and the epoxy compact is then cured by heating.

Abstract: An amorphous alloy consists of iron and tellurium and has a tellurium content of from about 14 to 90 atomic%. The amorphous alloy can be utilized as an information material for optical recording and the like, and as a magnetic material and the like. The corrosion resistance and particularly heat resistance are excellent.

Abstract: A spinodal decomposition type ternary magnetic allioy is provided which contains, by weight, 3 to 40% vanadium, 5 to 45% chromium and the balance essentially iron. Optionally the alloy may contain at least one additional element, said additional element being present individually in an amount of 0.1 to 5% by weight and not greater than the amount of either vanadium or chromium. The alloy is easy to work and has excellent hard or semi-hard magnetic properties comparable with those of conventional iron-chromium-cobalt alloys. Yet the alloy is low in material cost and simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A method for producing a metallic strip is disclosed. A metallic melt containing above about 20% by weight of iron is formed into a strip so that fine iron particles are distributed throughout. The strip may be rolled to elongate the iron particles.

Abstract: It has been found that ferromagnetic sheet material can be scribed in order to reduce watt losses by a thermal method involving rapid heating of small areas or narrow bands of the material in a manner that produces sudden thermal expansion to a degree sufficient to produce plastic deformation within the thermally treated zone. This method has been found to be particularly applicable to electrically insulative coated ferromagnetic sheet wherein it has been found that a laser operating in a continuous wave or extended pulse mode can produce the desired deformation in the ferromagnetic material without damage to the coating properties.