Magneto Dielectric Materials

What exactly are magneto dielectric materials? 

To most of the world, this term doesn’t mean much.  To those of us in the realm of induction heating, magneto dielectrics have very important characteristics that apply themselves to a wide range of possibilities.

MagnetoDielectric Materials are evolving as a material class, and rapid progress is being made on improvements and understanding.  The specific properties of electrical resistivity and anisotropy have not been explored enough to allow for wide use of these materials. Research at the Center for Induction Technology has brought to light the possibility of a wide range of applications.

Essentially, magneto dielectrics are magnetic materials that don't conduct electricity.  Fluxtrol material, with enough voltage, could begin to conduct electricity, but then theoretically so will everything. Essentially, magneto dielectrics are magnetic materials that don't conduct electricity.  

There are essentially three groups of magnetic materials that can be used for magnetic flux control: laminations, ferrites, and MagnetoDielectric Materials, or MDMs.  Laminations are limited in manufacturing and frequency, a fact that is well documented.  Ferrites are used sparingly in induction heating due to their low machinability, sensitivity to thermal shock, and a low saturation flux density. 

MagnetoDielectric Materials are very well suited to fit the requirements of a wide range induction heating applications.

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