Microstructure, hyperfine interaction and magnetic transition of Fe-25%Ni-5%Si-x%Co alloys

Abstract

Morphological and magnetic properties in Fe-25%Ni-5%Si-x%Co (x = 0, 10, 15) alloys are investigated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Mössbauer spectroscopy and AC magnetic susceptibility measurements are used to determine the physical properties of alloys. The martensite morphology changed depending on the Co content. The Mössbauer study shows that the volume fraction and hyperfine field of martensite increases while isomer shift values decrease with increasing Co content. On the other hand; AC susceptibility results showed that; Co is an effective element which can be used to control both the magnetic transition and martensitic transformation temperatures. © 2016, Springer International Publishing Switzerland.