AlNiCo Magnets

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AlNiCo Magnets

Alnico magnets deliver impressive flux density at an economical price. They boast the lowest reversible temperature coefficient of any commercial magnet materials allowing for excellent stability over a wide temperature range. Alnico magnets are also inherently corrosion resistant. Besides commonly used areas like loudspeaker, sensor, magnetic chuck, or magnetic lifter, they are serving for some specialty application owing to its matchless temperature stability.

AlNiCo can be made by either casting or sintering processes. AlNiCo grades mainly vary in Cobalt content and relevant heat treatment process. Cast magnets are larger in density which provide they better magnetic performance. Casting process also well-suited to large and complex shapes. Sintered magnets exhibit slighter lower magnetic performance but better mechanical properties.

Material Maximum energy product
(BH)max
Curie Temperature
Tc
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Electrical Resistivity Density Hardness Tensile Modules
MGOe 10-6/℃ μΩ·m g/cm3 HRC kN/mm2
Cast AlNiCo Magnet 1.00-5.25 760-860 11.0-13.0 45-75 6.9-7.3 45-55 0.02-0.15
Sintered AlNiCo Magnet 1.00-12.00 810-860 11.0-12.4 50-70 6.8-7.0 45 0.35-0.45

Cast AlNiCo Magnets

Most AlNiCo magnets are belonging to cast type and AlNiCo5 is the most frequently used grade among them. Cast AlNiCo magnet is produced by common foundry processes. Cast AlNiCo magnet can be divided to the isotropic form and anisotropic form base on whether apply the orientation magnetic field during the cooling process. The majority of cast AlNiCo magnet are anisotropic magnet to fully enhance magnetic properties. Therefore, AlNiCo blank will be machined to exact geometry and tolerance after underwent heat treatment process.

Typical magnetic properties of cast AlNiCo magnets

Magnetic properties of different manufacturers vary slightly. Following data are only for reference when designing and selecting materials.

Grade Residual magnetic flux density
Br
Coercive force
HcB
Maximum energy product
(BH)max
Temperature Coefficient
%/℃
Curie Temperature
Tc
Work Temperature
Tw
MMPA
Standard
IEC
Standard
mT Gs KA/m Oe kJ/m³ MGOe Br Hcj
LN10 600 6000 40 500 10 1.2 -0.02 -0.03 810 450 AlNiCo3 AlNiCo10/4
LNG12 700 7000 44 550 12 1.5 -0.02 -0.03 810 450 AlNiCo2 AlNiCo12/5
LNG13 680 6800 48 600 13 1.63 -0.02 -0.03 810 450 AlNiCo13/5
LNG18 900 9000 48 600 18 2.25 -0.02 -0.03 850 450 AlNiCo4 AlNiCo18/5
LNG37 1200 12000 48 600 37 4.63 -0.02 -0.03 860 525 AlNiCo5 AlNiCo37/5
LNG40 1250 12500 48 600 40 5 -0.02 -0.03 860 525 AlNiCo40/5
LNG44 1250 12500 52 650 44 5.5 -0.02 -0.03 860 525 AlNiCo44/5
LNG52 1300 13000 56 700 52 6.5 -0.02 -0.03 860 525 AlNiCo5DG AlNiCo52/6
LNG60 1330 13300 60 750 60 7.5 -0.02 -0.03 860 525 AlNiCo5-7 AlNiCo60/6
LNGT18 580 5800 90 1130 18 2.25 -0.02 -0.03 860 550 AlNiCo7 AlNiCo17/9
LNGT28 1000 10000 58 720 28 3.5 -0.02 -0.03 860 525 AlNiCo6 AlNiCo26/6
LNGT32 800 8000 100 1250 32 4 -0.02 -0.03 860 550 AlNiCo8 AlNiCo32/10
LNGT38 800 8000 110 1380 38 4.75 -0.02 -0.03 860 550 AlNiCo38/11
LNGT44 850 8500 120 1500 44 5.5 -0.02 -0.03 860 550 AlNiCo44/12
LNGT48 900 9000 120 1500 48 6 -0.02 -0.03 860 550 AlNiCo48/12
LNGT60 950 9500 110 1380 60 7.5 -0.02 -0.03 860 550 AlNiCo60/11
LNGT72 1050 10500 112 1400 72 9 -0.02 -0.03 860 550 AlNiCo9 AlNiCo72/11
LNGT88 1100 11000 115 1450 88 11 -0.02 -0.03 860 550 AlNiCo88/12
LNGT36J 700 7000 140 1750 36 4.5 -0.02 -0.03 860 550 AlNiCo8HC AlNiCo8HC

Sintered AlNiCo Magnets

Sintered AlNiCo magnets are manufactured by traditional powder metallurgy technology which basically same as other sintered permanent magnets. Sintered AlNiCo magnets are well adapted for small-sized (less than 28 grams), thin, light, and special shaped magnets. In addition to high dimensional accuracy, tight tolerance, and without further machining steps, sintered AlNiCo magnets also exhibit slightly mechanical strength and machinability. Viewing from the large volume production, sintered AlNiCo magnets have higher material utilization ratio, lower composition segregation, and magnetic performance fluctuation in comparison with cast AlNiCo magnet.

Typical magnetic properties of sintered AlNiCo magnets

Magnetic properties of different manufacturers vary slightly. Following data are only for reference when designing and selecting materials.

Grade Residual magnetic flux density
Br
Coercive force
HcB
Maximum energy product
(BH)max
Temperature Coefficient
%/℃
Curie Temperature
Tc
Work Temperature
Tw
MMPA
Standard
IEC
Standard
mT Gs KA/m Oe kJ/m³ MGOe Br Hcj
FLN8 500 5000 40 500 9 1.13 -0.02 -0.03 760 450 AlNiCo3 AlNiCo8/3
FLNG12 700 7000 48 600 12 1.55 -0.02 -0.03 810 450 AlNiCo2 AlNiCo12/5
FLNG18 600 6000 90 1130 18 2.2 -0.02 -0.03 860 450  AlNiCo7 AlNiCo18/9
FLNG34 1200 12000 48 600 34 4.25 -0.02 -0.03 890 450 AlNiCo5 AlNiCo34/5
FLNG37 1250 12500 48 600 37 4.63 -0.02 -0.03 890 450 AlNiCo6 AlNiCo37/6
FLNGT28 1050 10500 60 600 28 3.5 -0.02 -0.03 850 450  AlNiCo6 AlNiCo28/6
FLNGT38 800 8000 120 1500 38 4.75 -0.02 -0.03 850 450 AlNiCo8 AlNiCo38/12
FLNGT42 880 8800 120 1500 42 5.25 -0.02 -0.03 820 450 AlNiCo42/12
FLNGT33J 700 7000 140 1750 33 4.13 -0.02 -0.03 850 450 AlNiCo8HC AlNiCo33/14

The above mentioned data of magnetic properties and physical properties are given at room temperature (20℃).

The max working temperature of magnet is changeable due to length-diameter ratio and other environment factors.

Additional grades are available. Please contact us for information.

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