Modeling Coercivity in 1.2% Si Electrical Steel with Antimony Additions: A Response Surface Methodology Approach to Grain Size and Crystallographic Texture Effects
摘要
In this study, the effect of microstructural parameters, including grain size (D) and crystallographic texture, on the coercivity of 1.2% Si electrical steel was investigated using response surface methodology (RSM). Samples with varying antimony content (0.002%, 0.012%, and 0.026%) were cast and processed through unidirectional and cross-rolling routes. Coercivity was measured using a vibrating sample magnetometer, and a mathematical model was developed to predict coercivity based on grain size and texture parameters. The results indicate that antimony addition reduces grain size and enhances the intensity of the θ-fiber texture. The strain path significantly influences texture evolution, with unidirectional rolling promoting stronger desired texture components. RSM analysis revealed that grain size has a dominant effect on coercivity, as reflected in the F-value coefficient. A mathematical model was proposed to predict coercivity, demonstrating that larger grain sizes and higher intensities of desired textures lead to improved magnetic properties.