Low-cost (ZrCu)50-xTax high temperature shape memory alloys showing excellent shape memory effect

ZrCu-based alloys, as one of the most potential high-temperature shape memory alloys, show quite high martensitic transformation temperature, relatively low price for the raw materials, and good casting fluidity. In this work, the martensitic transformation (MT) and shape memory effect of (ZrCu)_50-xTa_x high-temperature shape memory alloys were systematically investigated. Both X ray diffraction and SEM backscattered electron image demonstrated the coexistence of the main phase monoclinic martensite phase and the second phase Ta₂Cu. SEM results also revealed that increasing Ta content resulted in a larger volume fraction of Ta₂Cu phase. Differential scanning calorimetry results showed that the MT temperatures remarkably increased with Ta addition. The ductility of the (ZrCu)_50-xTa_x alloys was reduced to some degree with increasing Ta content. The shape memory effect was improved significantly, in which (ZrCu)₉₈Ta₂ alloy showed the 6.19% maximum recovery strain during 8% pre-strain under compression at 25 ?°C.     

Martensitic transfor mation involved mechanical behaviors and wide hysteresis of NiTiNb shape memory alloys

On the basis of thermoelastic martensitic transformation involved,the mechanical behaviors of NiTiNb shape memory alloys were experimentally studied and their wide hysteresis effect was theoretically d...     

Internal friction behaviors of Ni-Mn-In magnetic shape memory alloy with two-step structural transformation

The internal friction (IF) behaviors of dual-phase Ni52Mn32In16 alloy with two-step structural transformation were investigated by dynamic mechanical analyzer. The IF peak for the martensite transformation (MT) is an asymmetric shoulder rather than those sharp peaks for other shape memory alloys. The intermartensitic transformation (IMT) peak has the maximum IF value. As the heating rate increases, the height of the IMT peak increases and its position is shifted to higher temperatures. In comparison with the IMT peak, the MT peak is independent on the heating rate. The starting temperatures of the IMT peak are strongly dependent on frequency, while the MT peak is weakly dependent. Meanwhile, the heights of both the MT and IMT peak rapidly decrease with increasing the frequency. This work also throws new light on their structural transformation mechanisms.     

Tuning microstructure,transformation behavior,mechanical/functional properties of Ti-V-Al shape memory alloy by doping quaternary rare earth Y

The microstructure features, martensitic transformation behavior and mechanical/functional properties of Ti–V–Al alloy were tailored by changing rare element Y content in the present investigation. The results showed that Y doping resulted in the grain refinement and formation of Y-rich phase mainly distributing along grain boundary in Ti–V–Al alloys. The martensitic transformation temperatures of Ti–V–Al alloys slightly increased due to the variation of matrix composition induced by the presenc...     

铜锡合金热弹马氏体金相形貌研究

本文研究了Cu——Sn合金系列热弹马氏体的金相组织形貌,并研究了不同配比成分及不同热处理工艺参数对马氏体形貌和热弹效应的影响。提出了两类不同马氏体β′与γ′按成分的区域划分并非固定不变的,随着冷却速度加大,区域将左移。     

中温处理对CuAlNiMnTi记忆合金热循环及力学行为的影响

用阻法、金相分析、电镜分析、Ｘ射线衍射及拉伸试验等研究了淬火后中温处理对ＣｕＡｌＮｉＭｎＴｉ形状记忆合金热循环特性及力学行为的影响。研究结果表明：合金淬火后经６００℃中温处理可产生适量α相，α相优先在晶界析出，保温时间延长，则晶内也析出α相，控制中温处理时间可以调整α相含量，从而调整相变点；经中温短时处理后，在随后的热循环过程中不再有ＮｉＡｌ基析出相，从而实现热循环过程中相变点基本稳定；中温处理时     

Effects of Sn addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg- Zn-Al alloys

The effects of Sn addition(0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 3 wt%) on microstructure of Mg-4Zn-1.5Al alloy in cast and extruded states were investigated, and the mechanical properties of as-extruded Mg-4Zn-1.5Al-xSn studied. The experimental results showed that the as-cast Mg-4Zn-1.5Al alloy was composed of two phases α-Mg and Mg_(32)(Al, Zn)_(49), while Sn-containing alloys consisted of α-Mg, Mg_(32)(Al, Zn)_(49) and Mg_2Sn phases, and Mg_(32)(Al, Zn)_(49) was not detected after extruding due to that the most of them dissolved into the matrix during the homogenized treatment. The addition of Sn refined the grains of as-cast and as-extruded Mg-Zn-Al alloys obviously. It was noted that the basal texture intensity reduced with increasing Sn content significantly in as-extruded Mg-Zn-Al alloys. The tensile tests results indicated that Sn addition improve the tensile strength of the extruded alloys,while it had a harmful effect on the ductility. When the addition of Sn was 2 wt%, the ultimate tensile strength(UTS), yield strength(YS) and elongation(ε_f) of the alloy were 280 MPa, 147 MPa and 17.4%, respectively.     

铁基形状记忆合金及其记忆效应

论述了铁基形状记忆合金的研究进展和记忆效应,对六种铁基记忆合金的特性作了简介。提出了尚待解决的问题和对今后发展的看法。     

TiNi形状记忆合金回复力模型

通过修正Clausius Clapeyron方程 ,使之在马氏体分数不断变化的条件下仍然适用 ,并在此基础上建立了TiNi形状记忆合金的回复力模型 ,模型中的参数均可通过实验确定 .利用此模型 ,使用典型的TiNi形状记忆合金性能参数 ,计算得到了TiNi形状记忆合金回复力与温度的关系曲线 ;与实验测试曲线的对比表明 ,本模型在大的预应变条件下与实验结果是吻合的     

Phase transformation behaviors and shape memory effects of TiNiFeAl shape memory alloys

Measurements of electrical resistivity, X-ray diffraction, and tensile test at room temperature and -196℃ were performed to investigate the effects of Al addition substituting Ni on the phase transformation behaviors, the mechanical properties, and the shape memory effects of Ti₅₀Ni₄₇Fe₂Al₁ and Ti₅₀Ni_46.5Fe_2.5Al₁ alloys. It is found that 1at% Al addition dramatically decreases the martensitic start transformation temperature and expands the transformation temperature range of R-phase for TiNiFeAl alloys. The results of tensile test indicate that 1at% Al improves the yield strength of Ti₅₀Ni₄₇Fe₂Al₁ and Ti₅₀Ni_46.5Fe_2.5Al₁ alloys by 40% and 64%, but decreases the plasticity to 11% and 12% from 26% and 27% respectively. Moreover, excellent shape memory effect of 6.6% and 7.5% were found in Ti₅₀Ni₄₇Fe₂Al₁ and Ti₅₀Ni_46.5Fe_2.5Al₁ alloys, which results from the stress-induced martensite transformation from the R-phase.     

铜基形状记忆合金异常相变内耗的研究

文章研究了Cu-Al-Ni-Mn-Ti多晶形状记忆合金的异常相变内耗。实验结果和理论分析表明,合金的高温相变内耗峰在测量频率较低、马氏体片较多及升温速度较大的情况下,分解为一个"正峰"和一个"倒峰",这种现象是由于2种正、负耗散弹性模量的马氏体变体间相互作用引起的;具有负弹性模量的形状记忆合金能够稳定存在的条件,是需要从环境吸收热量引起熵的增加。     

NiTi形状记忆合金动力阻尼特性的研究

应用相位法测量阻尼，系统研究了ＮｉＴｉ形状记忆合母相状态下动力阻尼特性，研究结果表明：ＮｉＴｉ形状记忆合金银邓使在母相状态下，其阻尼Ｑ＾－１也可达到１０＾－１量级，阻尼Ｑ＾－１随振动频率的增大而显著减小；当频率高于某一临界值时，其阻尼较小且趋于稳定，在一范围内，阻尼Ｑ＾－１随振幅的增大而增大，随预应力的增大而增大。     

Synergistic effect of Al and Gd on enhancement of mechanical properties of magnesium alloys

The effect of Gd/Al ratio on the properties of as-cast Mg-Gd-Al-Zn alloys was investigated by changing the chemical composition from that of AZ61 to GZ61. At the ratio of 1, the Al2Gd phase becomes predominant and Mg17Al12 is hardly seen in the microstructure. As a potent inoculant, the Al2Gd phase resulted in intense grain refinement and enhancement of strength, ductility and toughness. For instance, the tensile strength and elongation to failure of Mg-3Gd-3Al-1Zn alloy were enhanced by ~4% and 180% compared with those of AZ61 alloy, respectively. However, at high Gd/Al ratios, the Al2Gd phase was replaced by (Mg,Al)3Gd and Mg5Gd phases and very large grain sizes were achieved, which led to poor tensile properties and the appearance of cleavage facets on the fracture surfaces. Therefore, it can be deduced that the presence of Gd and Al, in appropriate amounts to reach Gd/Al ratio of ~ 1, is required for the achievement of grain refinement, good ductility, high strength, and the appearance of ductile fracture surfaces in the Mg-Gd-Al-Zn system. Conclusively, the Mg-Gd-Al-Zn alloys can be considered as a new class of structural magnesium alloy and it is superior to both AZ (Mg-Al-Zn) and GZ (Mg-Gd-Zn) series of alloys.     

Cu-Zn-Al形状记忆合金马氏体相变的热力学特征

本文阐明了Cu—Zn—Al形状记忆合金马氏体转变的热力学特征，从热力学角度分析了Cu—Zn—Al记忆合金在不同的热处理条件下形成不同组织结构的机制，给出了控制Cu—Zn—Al记忆合金马氏体相变的方法．     

Glass-forming ability,phase formation and mechanical properties of glass-forming Cu-Hf-Zr alloys

The influence of Hf additions on the glass-forming ability(GFA),phase formation and mechanical properties of Cu_(50)Hf_xZr_(50-x)(x=2,5,10,20 at.%)alloys has been systematically investigated.We report on a distinct correlation between phase formation and GFA of Cu_(50)Zr_(50)-based alloys.Increasing additions of Hf reduce the thermal stability of the high-temperature B2Cu(Hf,Zr)phase,while the thermal stability of the corresponding undercooled melt is enhanced.The GFA of these alloy series gradually raises up to 10 at.%Hf,whereas at 20 at.%Hf,the GFA is drastically lowered,since the B2Cu(Hf,Zr)phase becomes unstable and the precipitation of the lowtemperature equilibrium phases is favoured.This interrelation determines the microstructure and results in the formation of Cu-Hf-Zr-based bulk metallic glass composites.These composites not only show appreciable macroscopic plastic strain,but also high yield strength.     

热处理对复合稀土CuZnAl形状记忆合金性能的影响

采用电阻法、X射线衍射、透射电镜等方法研究了热处理工艺对含复合稀土CuZnAl形状记忆合金的影响。试验结果表明，加入复合稀土以及采取合理的热处理工艺(820℃-800℃保温15min室温油淬 150℃时效150min 50℃水保温10min)，可以获得以马氏体为主的形状记忆合金，同时合金的相变热滞最小。X射线衍射及微观分析结果表明，时效温度在150℃时的试样中的马氏体有序度较高，时效温度在200℃时，合金中马氏体板条中均衡的层错亚结构遭到破坏，形成大量的位错，时效温度达到250℃时，合金已发生了贝氏体转变。     

MgZnCa合金的组织结构和力学性能分析

通过铜模吸铸法制备直径为3mm的Mg-Zn-Ca三元共晶合金,按成分比例配制的合金分别为Mg72Zn15Ca13、Mg62Zn36Ca2、Mg14Zn22Ca64和Mg26Zn48Ca26.利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、光学显微镜(OM)、微机控制电子式万能试验机和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对MgZnCa合金的组织结构、力学性能和断口形貌进行研究.结果表明:Mg72Zn15Ca13、Mg14Zn22Ca64和Mg26Zn48Ca26合金形成非晶相和晶体相共存的复合材料,Mg62Zn36Ca2形成纯晶体;其中强度最高、塑性最好的是Mg14Zn22Ca64,其强度和塑性应变分别为548MPa和0.9%;对于该合金系,强度随结晶度降低而升高;压缩断口形貌显示,Mg72Zn15Ca13、Mg62Zn36Ca2、Mg14Zn22Ca64和Mg26Zn48Ca26合金均为脆性断裂.     

NiTi形状记忆合金的振动主动控制研究

以高分子材料梁为基体，在梁的两侧面嵌入Ｍ相状态的ＮｉＴｉ合金丝作为驱动组元，一侧面嵌入母相状态的ＮｉＴｉ合金丝作为振动感知组元；建立起振动主动控制系统，实现了系统振动主动控制的计算机仿真，试验结果表明；ＮｉＴｉ形状记忆合金可灵敏地感知系统振动，在低频范围内，可有效抑制振动；试验结果验证了计算机仿真结果的正确性，提出通过增加组内ＮｉＴｉ丝的可控数量，可有效地提高ＮｉＴｉ合金控振频率上限，探讨了ＮｉＴ     

稀土元素Ce对Ti-Ni形状记忆合金力学性能的影响

采用拉伸试验研究了稀土元素Ce对Ti—Ni合金力学性能的影响,通过扫描电镜对Ti—Ni—Ce合金的断口形貌进行观察。实验结果表明,添加稀土元素Ce使Ti—Ni合金的应力-应变行为有显著影响。在马氏体状态拉伸时,当x（Ce）低于0．5％时,合金的应力-应变曲线出现明显的屈服平台;而当％（Ce）超过1％时,合金的应力-应变曲线上无明显的屈服平台,以连续屈服和强烈的加工硬化为特征。随Ce加入量增加,合金的延伸率降低、脆性增大,断裂类型由微孔聚集型的韧性断裂逐渐转变为沿晶脆性断裂。因此,Ce的加入量不能超过1％,否则将损害Ti—Ni合金的使用性能。     

热处理对CuAlNiMnTi形状记忆合金相变滞后的影响

用电阻法、金相分析、电镜分析及Ｘ射线衍射等研究了热处理对ＣｕＡｌ－ＮｉＭｎＴｉ形状记忆合金相变滞后（Ａｆ—Ｍｓ）的影响．研究结果表明：淬火合金时效处理时，相变点急剧下降，时效初期相变滞后明显增大，后趋于稳定．淬火合金６００℃中温处理时，相变点下降，相变量减小．而热弹性马氏体相变类型则从Ｉ型转变到Ⅱ型，然后再转变到Ｉ型；伴随着热弹性马氏体相变类型的变化，相变滞后开始降低，然后增加．这是因为时效处理时析出ＮｉＡｌ基相，中温处理时析出ａ相所致．