Abstract
Element substitution is usually used to improve the glass forming ability (GFA) and magnetic properties of alloys. We obtain Gd 55Al 20Ni 20Co 5 bulk metallic glass (BMG) by minor Co substitution for Ni in the Gd 55Al 20Ni 25 glass-forming alloy. The Gd 55Al 20Ni 20Co 5 BMG exhibits a better GFA and magnetocaloric effect (MCE) than the Gd 55Al 20Ni 25 BMG. The mechanism for the enhanced magnetic entropy change and refrigeration capacity of the Gd 55Al 20Ni 20Co 5 BMG is investigated.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 096103 |
Journal | Chinese Physics Letters |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy