Reduction-fusion process for the production of rare earth intermetallic compounds

Abstract

Abstract A reduction-fusion process for producing novel rare earth intermetallic compounds, for example, cobalt rare earth intermetallic compounds, especially compounds useful in preparing permanent magnets. A particular mixture of rare earth metal oxide and calcium hydride is heated to affect reduction of the rare earth metal oxide. The resulting rare earth metal-containing mixture is fused with cobalt or other ferromagnetic metal to form the rare earth intermetallic compound and allowed to solidify. The solid is pulverized and then treated to recover the rare earth intermetallic compound.

Inventors

• 👤 Robert E Cech

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