Abstract
The Nickel-Titanium (Ni-Ti) alloys are the most attractive amongst shape memory alloys (SMA) due to their good functional properties coupled with high strength and good ductility. The transformation temperatures in Ni-Ti SMA can be altered by chemical composition and thermal and/or mechanical treatments adequate to obtain reversible martensitic transformation in one or more steps. The goal of the present work is to investigate the evolution of texture in Ni-Rich Ni-Ti (50.8at%Ni-Ti) SMA showing different phase transformation temperatures as a result of different thermal/mechanical history: straight-annealed (as-received condition) and subsequent thermal treatment at 500oC for 30 minutes in air. The microstructural and textural results were obtained by Electron Backscattering Diffraction on Scanning Electronic Microscopy (ESBD/SEM) and by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) at room temperature. Mechanical properties were measured by Vickers micro hardness tests at room temperature.
Original language | Unknown |
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Title of host publication | Materials Science Forum |
Pages | 884-887 |
Volume | 702-703 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
Event | 16th International Conference on the Textures of Materials (ICOTOM 16) - Duration: 1 Jan 2011 → … |
Conference
Conference | 16th International Conference on the Textures of Materials (ICOTOM 16) |
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Period | 1/01/11 → … |