What is BS EN 60404-14 – Ferromagnetic material specimen about?
BS EN 60404-14 is the fourteenth part of the series on magnetic materials. BS EN 60404-14 is a European Standard that specifies methods of measurement of magnetic dipole moment of a ferromagnetic material specimen. This part of IEC 60404 is applicable to all ferromagnetic materials. It is particularly aimed at the measurement of the magnetic dipole moment of permanent magnet (magnetically hard) materials and the measurement of the specific saturation magnetic polarization of cemented carbide materials having a ferromagnetic binder. The object of this part is to describe the general principles of the determination of the magnetic dipole moment of a ferromagnetic material specimen using a detection coil in an open magnetic circuit. By including a means of magnetizing the material to saturation, the saturation magnetic dipole moment can also be determined.
Who is BS EN 60404-14 - Ferromagnetic material specimen for?
BS EN 60404-14 on ferromagnetic material specimen is relevant to:
- Mining industry           
- Electrical and electronic equipment manufacturer  
- Large or industrial grade machine manufacturers           
- Pharmaceutical industries        
- Glass and ceramics industry
- Carbide metal industry
Why should you use BS EN 60404-14 - Ferromagnetic material specimen?
The determination of the specific saturation magnetic polarization has gained acceptance in the carbide metal industry as a simple, fast and nondestructive measurement method. The measurement of magnetic moment is, within broad limits, independent of the shape and size of the test specimen. If the material, as in the case of cemented carbide metal, contains only one ferromagnetic component (cobalt or nickel), it is possible to determine its percentage proportion with high resolution With the help of BS EN 60404-14 best practice guidance, you will be able to measure dipole moment of permanent magnet and manage quality of products. It also helps achieve an optimum composition and geometrical arrangement of the binder phase with high reproducibility.
