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Magnetofunctional response of AlFe2B2 powders synthesized in open air via molten salt shielded/sintering method

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Predominantly single-phase AlFe2B2 powders were synthesized by a molten salt sintered/sintering (MS3) method wherein a green compact comprising of Al, Fe and B powders encapsulated in a KBr salt was heat treated at 1000°C for 12 h in open air. Results reveal that the magnetofunctional properties of AlFe2B2 powders synthesized via the novel MS3 method is comparable to that of powders produced via melt-based or powder metallurgy methods that have been previously reported in the literature. Since no inert environment or post-fabrication annealing or acid treatments is required, it is construed that the MS3 processing scheme is the most cost-effective and energy-efficient method to synthesize AlFe2B2 powders to date.

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    Vaibhav Sharma, Anthony Duong & Radhika Barua

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Sharma, V., Dey, M., Duong, A. et al. Magnetofunctional response of AlFe2B2 powders synthesized in open air via molten salt shielded/sintering method. MRS Communications 13, 574–580 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-023-00385-8

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