RE_(2)Fe_(14)B-based(RE,rare earth)permanent magnets containing abundant and cheap La/Ce have attracted intense attention recently.In comparison with Ce that can fully replace Nd in the 2:14:1 lattice,La substitution for Nd has long been limited at a low level.Here we present that through doping La35 Ce65 alloy with the La/Ce ratio in natural mineral,stable 2:14:1 phase can be maintained at 1273 K within the entire substitution range of[(La_(35)Ce_(65))、(Pr_(20)Nd_(80))_(1-x)]_(2.14)Fe_(14)B(0.6≤x≤1.0,at.%),as verified by composition analysis,microstructural characterization and magnetic measurements.Interestingly,the promoted La solution in 2:14:1 phase induces two unique findings upon coexisting La-Ce-Pr-Nd:i)Compared to Ce that fits well with the nominal concentration,La deviates noticeably from the nominal one;ii)Nanoscale spinodal-decomposition-like phase separation is observed due to different solubilities of La-Ce-Pr-Nd elements in 2:14:1 phase.Above joint effects induce higher Curie temperature than estimation based on the rule of mixture,which delights the prospect of La_(35)Ce_(65)alloy in developing low-cost permanent materials.
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