The  paper of  the  month,  chosen  by  the Editor-in-Chief,  is  "Crystallization and Magnetic Properties of FeCoZrB Alloy"  by Yaming Sun, Lihua Liu, Yanxiang Sun, and Xingwang Liu;

DOI: 10.12693/APhysPolA.148.313

This paper provides a systematic investigation of the crystallization process and coercivity evolution in Fe₄₂Co₄₂Zr₇B₉ amorphous alloys. The crystallization behavior and magnetic properties of Fe-based nanocrystalline alloys are a topic of ongoing interest in condensed matter physics and materials science. The authors identify three distinct crystallization stages and correlate them with coercivity changes. This is a valuable insight into the mechanism of crystallization. The observation that Zr partially enters the lattice during the second stage is noteworthy and adds to the understanding of microstructural evolution in these alloys. The results are significant for the design of high-efficiency soft-magnetic components.

The study is of importance for researchers working on soft magnetic materials and their technological applications.

The Editor-in-Chief