Vicalloy II / UNS R30012 / CoFe12V

📄 Product Description: Alloy Vicalloy II — Cobalt-Iron-Vanadium Magnetic Alloy with Improved Ductility

🧾 General Technical Characteristics

Alloy Vicalloy II is a hard magnetic alloy composed primarily of cobalt, iron, and vanadium. Compared to Vicalloy I, it offers improved ductility and formability, making it more suitable for components requiring complex shapes or fine wire forms. Vicalloy II maintains high coercivity and good residual magnetism while offering excellent mechanical workability.

It is commonly used in the production of permanent magnets and magnetic actuators in precision electromechanical systems.

⚙️ Applications

• Miniature permanent magnets
• Precision electromagnetic components
• Relays, solenoids, and sensors
• Micro-actuators and instrument systems
• Aerospace and defense applications

📈 Key Advantages

• ✅ High coercivity with enhanced ductility
• ✅ Stable magnetic performance under thermal load
• ✅ Better formability than Vicalloy I
• ✅ Suitable for fine wire and thin strip applications
• ✅ Good resistance to demagnetization

🧪 Chemical Composition (typical for Alloy Vicalloy II)

🧩 Magnetic and Physical-Mechanical Properties

• Coercive Force (Hc): ~300–500 kA/m
• Residual Induction (Br): ~0.70–0.80 T
• Maximum Energy Product (BH max): ~7–11 kJ/m³
• Temperature Stability: operational up to 200 °C
• Density: ~7.9 g/cm³
• Hardness: ~180–200 HB (cold-worked condition)

✅ Conclusion

Alloy Vicalloy II is a versatile cobalt-based magnetic alloy offering a balance between high magnetic strength and improved mechanical formability. It is well-suited for miniature magnetic parts, fine wire applications, and demanding environments requiring long-term magnetic stability.

Available in wire, strip, rod, and precision-formed components. Can be delivered annealed, cold-worked, or partially magnetized depending on application needs.

Delivery Forms Vicalloy II