Application of Silicon Steel Sheet
Silicon steel sheet is an important metal functional material, widely used in electric power, electronic and military industries, mainly used in the manufacture of various motors, generators and transformer cores. Silicon steel sheet has the characteristics of high magnetic permeability, low coercivity and high resistivity, which can effectively reduce the hysteresis loss and eddy current loss, and improve the energy efficiency of the equipment.
The main application areas of silicon steel sheet
Electric power equipment: silicon steel sheet is an indispensable material in electric power equipment, which is used to manufacture iron cores of various transformers, electric motors and generators. Its high permeability and low-loss characteristics make power equipment more efficient and energy-saving.
Electronic equipment: In electronic equipment, silicon steel sheet is used to make small motors and other electromagnetic components, which help the equipment run more stable and efficient.
Military industry: Silicon steel wafers also have important applications in the military industry, used to manufacture equipment that requires high stability and high performance.
Characteristics of silicon steel wafers and their impact on applications
Reduction of hysteresis loss: Silicon steel sheet has high permeability and low hysteresis characteristics, which can effectively reduce hysteresis loss and improve the energy efficiency of equipment.
Reduce eddy current loss: its good resistivity and conductivity can inhibit the generation and flow of eddy current, reducing eddy current loss.
Improve magnetic field stability: Silicon steel sheet can maintain stable magnetic properties under the action of strong magnetic field to ensure the normal operation of equipment.
Improve insulation performance: silicon steel sheet has good insulation performance, can effectively isolate the current path, prevent the leakage of current and electric field, to ensure the safe operation of equipment.
Manufacturing process of silicon steel sheet and its application examples in specific areas
The manufacturing process of silicon steel sheet is complex, with a narrow process window and high production difficulty. Due to its high strength, high hardness, good welding resistance and corrosion resistance, silicon steel sheet is widely used in aerospace, ships, automobiles, boilers, nuclear power stations and power plants. For example, some of the parts of China’s “Shenzhou VI” are made of customized silicon steel sheets.