Magnetic-field-driven reverse martensitic transformation with multiple magneto-responsive effects by manipulating magnetic ordering in Fe-doped Co-V-Ga Heusler alloys

Nowadays,searching for the materials with multiple magneto-functional properties and good mechanical properties is vital in various fields,such as solid-state refrigeration,magnetic actuators,magnetic sensors and intelligent/smart devices.In this work,the magnetic-field-induced metamagnetic reverse martensitic transformation(MFIRMT)from paramagnetic martensite to ferromagnetic austenite with multiple magneto-responsive effects is realized in Fe-doped Co-V-Ga Heusler alloys by manipulating the magnetic ordering.The martensitic transformation temperature Tmreduces quasi-linearly with increasing Fe-content.In strikingly contrast with the Fe-free alloys,the magnetization difference(M')across martensitic transformation increases by three orders of magnitude for Fe-doped alloys.The increased M'should be ascribed to the reduction of Tm,almost unchanged Curie temperature of austenite and the increased magnetic moment in the samples with higher Fe-content.The large M'provides strong driving force to realize the MFIRMT and accordingly multiple magneto-responsive effects,such as magnetocaloric,magnetoresistance and magnetostriction effects.Meanwhile,giant Vickers hardness of 518 HV and compressive strength of 1423 MPa are achieved.Multiple magneto-responsive effects with exceptional mechanical properties make these alloys great potential candidates for applications in many fields.