MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF AS-CAST IRON-COBALT ALLOYS

The structural and magnetic properties of iron-cobalt alloys (FeCoV) were compared to those of electrical steel alloys. The latter are widely used for the ferromagnetic cores of electric motors. However, the as-cast and rolled FeCoV alloys, which were analysed, showed enhanced magnetic properties compared to electrical steel alloys. Moreover, since they can be cast directly into the final shape of the rotor’s main structure (excluding the pole shoes, which must be laminated) for a wound-rotor synchronous electric motor, the production becomes more cost-effective and energy-efficient. In addition, the performance of the electric motor is improved in terms of mechanical output power and energy efficiency.