Dynamic mechanical analysis of magnetic alloys based on the compositions Nd
16Fe76B8 and Nd11.8Fe82.4B5.8 was carried out, It has been shown that the e
lastic modulus increased slightly (4-6%) and irreversibly, when the alloys
were heated to 400 degreesC and cooled to room temperature. This effect has
been found to be detrimental to the intrinsic coercivity of a sintered per
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