Electrical steel offers distinct advantages due to its unique properties:
- Is more cost-effective than some advanced magnetic materials, making it a practical choice for various applications, including transformers and electric motors. Materials like neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) magnets offer exceptional magnetic strength but are considerably more expensive than electrical steel.
- Is durable and can withstand mechanical stresses, making it suitable for applications where mechanical strength is crucial.
- Has low core loss, meaning it dissipates minimal energy as heat when subjected to magnetic fields, contributing to energy efficiency.
CRGO Oriented Electrical Steel
While electrical steel has numerous benefits, it also presents some drawbacks:
- Requires protective coatings to prevent rust.
- Due to its brittleness, particularly at high silicon levels, can be prone to cracking or breaking under mechanical stress.
- Primarily suited for electrical and magnetic purposes, limiting versatility.
