Abstract :
A series of Gd(1−x)Bx alloys have been prepared by arc melting method. After introducing small quantity of B atom in Gd, the Curie temperature of these alloys increase while the magnetic entropy changes are almost same as that of Gd. The refrigerant capacities of these alloys are also greater than that of Gd. These results suggest that Gd(1−x)Bx alloys may be utilized as refrigerant in household magnetic refrigeration.
