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Properties of amorphous alloy transformer

Oct 23,2025

  Amorphous alloy transformers are known for their ultra-low no-load loss, which is their core advantage over traditional silicon steel transformers. Their properties mainly manifest in four key aspects: energy efficiency, magnetic performance, mechanical characteristics, and operational reliability.

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  1. Core Property: Ultra-High Energy Efficiency

  This is the most prominent feature, rooted in the unique structure of amorphous alloy materials.

  Extremely low no-load loss: No-load loss (power loss when the transformer is energized but no load is connected) is only 20%-30% of that of traditional S9-series silicon steel transformers. For example, the no-load loss of a 1000kVA amorphous alloy transformer is about 0.35kW, while that of a silicon steel transformer of the same capacity is about 1.7kW.

  Suitable for low-load scenarios: It is especially energy-efficient in areas with long-term low load rates (such as rural power grids, residential quarters, and commercial buildings), and can save tens of thousands of kWh of electricity annually for a single transformer.

  2. Magnetic Performance: Excellent but Sensitive to Stress

  Amorphous alloy has a disordered atomic structure, which gives it unique magnetic properties, but it also has obvious limitations.

  High magnetic permeability: Under the same magnetic field intensity, its magnetic permeability is much higher than that of silicon steel sheets, which helps reduce magnetic flux loss and improve voltage stability.

  Stress sensitivity: The magnetic properties are easily affected by mechanical stress (such as vibration, collision, or improper installation). Once the core is deformed, the no-load loss may increase by 10%-50%, so strict anti-vibration measures are required during transportation and installation.

  3. Mechanical & Structural Characteristics

  Its material properties determine special requirements for structural design.

  Brittle material: Amorphous alloy sheets are very brittle and easy to crack when bent or impacted. Therefore, the core cannot be stacked manually; it must be processed by specialized automatic equipment to ensure integrity.

  Larger volume: To compensate for the lower saturation magnetic density (about 1.5T, lower than 2.0T of silicon steel), the core cross-section of amorphous alloy transformers is usually 10%-20% larger than that of silicon steel transformers of the same capacity, resulting in a slightly larger overall size.

  4. Operational Reliability & Environmental Adaptability

  It performs well in daily operation but has certain requirements for the working environment.

  Low noise: The no-load noise is about 3-5dB lower than that of traditional transformers (usually ≤50dB), which meets the noise standards of residential areas and hospitals.

  Humidity sensitivity: The core insulation relies on a thin coating. In high-humidity environments (relative humidity >85%), the coating is prone to moisture absorption and aging, so it is more suitable for indoor or well-ventilated outdoor installations (equipped with rainproof covers).

  Long service life: Under normal maintenance conditions (regular inspection of core insulation and cooling systems), the service life can reach 25-30 years, which is equivalent to that of high-quality silicon steel transformers.

  I can help you sort out a comparison table of properties between amorphous alloy transformers and traditional silicon steel transformers, which can clearly show the differences in indicators such as loss, volume, and cost. Do you need this?


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