Aging Effects of Cu-Zn-Al Shape Memory Alloys Studied by the Alchemi Measurements

1991 ◽  
Vol 246 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Shimizu ◽  
Y. Nakata ◽  
O. Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Parent Phase ◽  
Stacking Faults ◽  
Martensite Phase ◽  
Reverse Transformation ◽  
Aging Effects ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Martensite Stabilization ◽  
Cu And Zn

AbstractThe aging effects of two kinds of Cu-Zn-Al shape memory alloys (Cu-ll.4 Zn-18.7A1 (A) and Cu-ll.2Zn-17.lAl (B) in at%) have been examined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atom location by channeling enhanced microanalysis (ALCHEMI). In the directly quenched (D.Q.) state, alloy A was the parent phase, Ms being 253 K, and alloy B was the martensite phase. The alloy B was subjected another quenching treatment as follows: It was once quenched into an oil bath at 423 K and held for 300 s, followed by quenching into iced water (step quench (S.Q.) ). The D.Q. alloy B did not exhibit the reverse transformation because of a stabilization of the martensbite phase, but the S.Q. alloy B did and its As temperature of the reverse transformation was raised with the progress of aging at the martensitic state. Fraction of Zn atoms at the Cu(2) site examined by the ALCHEMI measurements was almost the same in the parent phase of D.Q. alloy A and its aged one, indicating no change in Cu and Zn atom sites, while it was gradually decreased in S.Q. alloy B with the progress of aging. The fraction of Zn atoms in D.Q. alloy B was much lower than those in the S.Q. alloy B and its aged one. TEM observation of the S.Q. alloy B revealed that stacking faults as the lattice invariant shear in the M18R martensites decreased in the density with the progress of aging. The decrease in the fraction of Zn atoms and in the density of stacking faults well corresponds to the increase in As temperature, and thus the martensite stabilization was attributed to a disordering between Cu and Zn atoms and to an annihilation of stacking faults.

The Effect of Reverse Transformation on Recovery • Recrystallization Process in Ti-Pd-Ni High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys

1996 ◽  
Vol 459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya Xu ◽  
Kazuhiro Otsuka ◽  
Tatsuhiko Ueki ◽  
Kengo Mitose
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Parent Phase ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Reverse Transformation ◽  
Atomic Diffusion ◽  
Recrystallization Process ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Heating Treatment

ABSTRACTThe effect of martensitic reverse transformation on recovery • recrystallization process in cold rolled Ti-Pd-Ni high temperature shape memory alloys has been investigated systematically by flash heating treatment, micro-Vickers hardness test, differential scanning calorimetry and transmission electron microscopy. It was found that the temperatures of softening in hardness after flash heating treatments agree well with the reverse transformation temperatures in the present alloys, and most of the softening occurs within 60 seconds when annealing temperature is raised to above the reverse transformation temperature. We conclude that the recovery • recrystallization process is controlled by the reverse transformation. The reasons are considered based on the large difference in atomic diffusion rate in the parent phase and in the martensite.

Reverse transformation behavior of TiNi shape memory alloys prestrained in the parent phase

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-28
Author(s):  
Huai Limin ◽  
Cui Lishan ◽  
Zhang Yaibin ◽  
Zheng Yanjun ◽  
Han Xiangli
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Parent Phase ◽  
Reverse Transformation ◽  
Transformation Behavior

Magnetic Phase Diagram of the Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys Ni2MnGa1-xCux

2011 ◽  
Vol 684 ◽  
pp. 165-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Endo ◽  
T. Kanomata ◽  
A. Kimura ◽  
M. Kataoka ◽  
H. Nishihara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Diagram ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Magnetic Phase Diagram ◽  
Alloy System ◽  
Martensite Phase ◽  
Austenite Phase ◽  
Magnetic Shape Memory ◽  
Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry

X-ray powder diffraction, permeability, magnetization and differential scanning calorimetry measurements were carried out on the magnetic shape memory alloys Ni2MnGa1−xCux (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.25). On the basis of the experimental results, the phase diagram in the temperature– concentration plane was determined for this alloy system. The determined phase diagram is spanned by the paramagnetic austenite phase (Para-A), paramagnetic martensite phase (Para-M), ferromagnetic austenite phase (Ferro-A), ferromagnetic martensite phase (Ferro-M) and the premartensite phase. It was found that the magnetostructural transition between the phases Para-A and Ferro-M can occur in the concentration region 0.12 < x ≤ 0.14 and that Ni2MnGa1−xCux has the characteristics of the phase diagram similar to those of the phase diagrams of Ni2+xMn1−xGa and Ni2Mn1−xCuxGa. In order to understand the phase diagram, the phenomenological free energy as a function of the martensitic distortion and magnetization was constructed and analyzed.

Martensitic Transformation of TiAu Shape Memory Alloys

2007 ◽  
Vol 561-565 ◽  
pp. 1541-1544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideki Hosoda ◽  
Ryosuke Tachi ◽  
Tomonari Inamura ◽  
Kenji Wakashima ◽  
Shuichi Miyazaki
Keyword(s):  
Martensitic Transformation ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Parent Phase ◽  
Stoichiometric Composition ◽  
Transformation Strain ◽  
Martensite Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Rich Side

Martensitic transformation temperatures were measured and transformation strains were evaluated in a promising high temperature shape memory alloy TiAu with a compositional range from 46 to 53mol%Au. It was found by differential scanning calorimetry that martensitic transformation start temperature (Ms) is kept almost constant value of 880K in the Au-rich side of the stoichiometric composition. On the other hand, Ms decreases monotonically with decreasing Au content in the Au-poor side. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that apparent phase of all the alloys at room temperature is B19 martensite phase. Under an assumption that the atomic volume is constant during martensitic transformation, the lattice parameters of B2 parent phase and maximum transformation strain were calculated. It was found that the maximum transformation strain depends on chemical composition and that it reaches 10.75% for Ti-53mol%Au alloy. The value is comparable to that of Ti-Ni.

Low-Temperature XRD Study of Phase Transformations in NiTi and TiNiCo Shape Memory Alloys Used for the Preparation of the Prototypes of Medical Implants

2013 ◽  
Vol 203-204 ◽  
pp. 125-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zdzisław Lekston ◽  
Maciej Zubko
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Phase Transformations ◽  
Powder Diffraction ◽  
Diffraction Method ◽  
Martensite Phase ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
X Ray

The NiTi shape memory alloys with ternary additions of Co are being considered for future applications in the construction of medical products. In this study the commercially available Ni50.8Ti49.2 medical alloy and Ti50Ni48.7Co1.3 alloy obtained by the conventional VIM technique, were used to prepare shape memory and superelastic staples. The phase transformations in the wires of those alloys after various thermo-mechanical and thermal treatments have been defined by the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) method and three-point bending and free recovery ASTM F2082-06 tests. In this work the courses of phase transformations in the studied alloys were investigated by means of the low-temperature X-ray powder diffraction method. In both alloys after cold working and annealing during cooling two phase transformations occur: from parent B2-phase to rhombohedral R-phase and monoclinic B19’ martensite phase. Such phase transformations are fully reversible during heating and the obtained characteristic temperatures from DSC and X-ray powder diffraction measurements are in good agreement.

Shape Memory Alloys

MRS Bulletin ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.M. Wayman
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Shape Memory Effect ◽  
Memory Effect ◽  
Parent Phase ◽  
Martensite Phase ◽  
Martensitic Phase ◽  
Martensitic Phase Transformation ◽  
Lower Temperature

Numerous metallic alloys are now known to exhibit a shape memory effect through which an article deformed at a lower temperature will regain its original undeformed shape when heated to a higher temperature. This behavior is basically a consequence of a martensitic phase transformation. When compared, the various shape memory materials are found to have common characteristics such as atomic ordering, a thermoelastic martensitic transformation that is crystallographically reversible, and a martensite phase that forms in a self-accommodating manner. The explanation of the shape memory phenomenon is now universal and well in hand. In addition to the familiar “one-way” memory, shape memory alloys also exhibit a “two-way” memory as well and a “mechanical” shape memory resulting from the formation and reversal of stressinduced martensite.Fundamental to the shape memory effect (SME) is the occurrence of a martensitic phase transformation and its subsequent reversal Basically, a shape memory alloy (SMA) is deformed in the martensitic condition (martensite), and the shape recovery occurs during heating when the specimen undergoes a reverse transformation of the martensite to its parent phase. This is the essence of the shape memory effect. Materials that exhibit shape memory behavior also show a two-way shape memory, as well as a phenomenon called superelasticity. These are also discussed.The shape memory response after deformation and thermal stimulation constitutes “smart” behavior, i.e., Stimulated Martensite-Austenite Reverse Transformation.

NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Used for Multiple-Resetting Actuator for Fire Protection

2017 ◽  
Vol 907 ◽  
pp. 8-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucian Burlacu ◽  
Nicanor Cimpoeşu ◽  
Nicoleta Monica Lohan ◽  
Leandru Gheorghe Bujoreanu
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Fire Protection ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Parent Phase ◽  
Niti Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Executive Elements

The paper introduces the possibility to replace the “wet alloy”, used for sprinkler-triggering within automatic fire protection systems, with a shape memory alloy (SMA) type. The idea of the present application is based on the thermoelastic reversible martensitic transformation, governing SMA functioning, which has completely reversible character, and enables the occurrence of two-way shape memory effect (TWSME) after the application of a thermomechanical treatment called “training”. For this purpose a commercial NiTi rod, which was martensitic at room temperature, was subjected to thermal analysis tests, performed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dilatometry. Martensite (M) reversion to parent phase (A), during heating, was emphasized by an endothermic peak on the DSC thermogram and by a length shrinkage, on the dilatogram. The capacity to develop TWSME was revealed by the change in displacement-temperature variation, with increasing the number of training cycles. This stabilized fully reversible behavior recommends NiTi rods as executive elements of a new concept of resettable sprinkler for fire protection.

Cast NiTi Shape-Memory Alloys

2004 ◽  
Vol 855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia M. Ortega ◽  
Carl P. Frick ◽  
Jeffrey Tyber ◽  
Ken Gall ◽  
Hans J. Maier
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Grain Orientation ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Orientation Distribution ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Cast Material ◽  
Niti Shape Memory Alloys

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study is to investigate the structure and properties of polycrystalline NiTi in its cast form. Although it is commonly stated in the literature that cast NiTi has poor shape-memory behavior, this study demonstrates that with appropriate nano/micro structural design, cast NiTi possesses excellent shape-memory properties. Cast NiTi shape-memory alloys may give rise to a new palette of low-cost, complex-geometry components. Results from two different nominal compositions of cast NiTi are presented: 50.1 at.%Ni and 50.9 at.%Ni. The cast NiTi showed a spatial variance in grain size and a random grain orientation distribution throughout the cast material. However, small variances in the thermo-mechanical response of the cast material resulted. Transformation temperatures were slightly influenced by the radial location from which the material was extracted from the casting, showing a change in Differential Scanning Calorimetry peak diffuseness as well as a change in transformation sequence for the 50.9 at.%Ni material. Mildly aged 50.9 at.%Ni material was capable of full shape-memory strain recovery after being strained to 5% under compression, while the 50.1 at.%Ni demonstrated residual plastic strains of around 1.5%. The isotropic and symmetric response under tensile and compressive loading is a result of the measured random grain orientation distribution. The favorable recovery properties in the cast material are primarily attributed to the presence of nanometer scale precipitates, which inhibit dislocation motion and favor the martensitic transformation.

Experimental Study of Tungsten Inert Gas Pulsed Welding Applied to Ni-Ti Shape Memory Alloy Wires

2015 ◽  
Vol 1765 ◽  
pp. 153-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz F.A. Rodrigues ◽  
Fernando A. Amorim ◽  
Francisco F.R. Pereira ◽  
Carlos J. de Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Inert Gas ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Dissimilar Joints ◽  
Mechanical Cycling

ABSTRACTShape memory alloys are functional materials that can recover plastic strains between 2 and 6%. This property can be used to produce actuators for many areas as medicine, robotic, aeronautic and others. Recently, it has been observed the particular interest for shape memory alloys welding, especially to obtain Ni-Ti similar and dissimilar joints and fabricate simple or complex structures. In this sense, this work present an experimental study of tungsten inert gas pulsed welding applied to Ni-Ti shape memory alloy wires with 0.9 mm in diameter, previously heat treated at 450 °C for 20 minutes and air cooled. For that, it was carried out tensile tests at isothermal temperatures from 40 °C to 90 °C (steps of 10 °C) for welded and unwelded wires. The transformation temperatures obtained from differential scanning calorimetry were compared to verify the effect of welding process. It was also performed a stabilization process by mechanical cycling in some welded and unwelded Ni-Ti wires. The results showed a low strength and strain capacity of the weld joint at higher temperatures. Although, at lowest temperature, close to 40 °C, it was observed higher values of maximum stress and strain for welded Ni-Ti wires.

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