Development of Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Materials in China

Abstract

The discovery of the first Fe-based ferromagnetic amorphous alloy in 1966 had made an impact on conventional magnetic materials because of its unique properties. Since then, a number of amorplious magnetic materials have been successfully developed and used in a wide variety of applications. A brief review of R & D activities on amorphous materials in China is given from the beginning to the present in a somewhat chronological order, followed by a brief introduction to their applications on electric and electronic industry. An analysis and a prospect of Chinese market of such amorplious materials are also presented.