Phase transformation from austenite to martensite in NiTi alloy strips under the uniaxial tension has been observed in experiments and numerically simulated as a localized deformation. This work presents an analysis u...Phase transformation from austenite to martensite in NiTi alloy strips under the uniaxial tension has been observed in experiments and numerically simulated as a localized deformation. This work presents an analysis using the theory of phase transformation. The jump of deformation gradient across the interface between two phases and the Maxwell relation are considered. Governing equations for the phase transformation are derived. The analysis is reduced to finding the minimum value of the loading at which the governing equations have a unique, real and physically acceptable solution. The equations are solved numerically and it is verified that the unique solution exists definitely. The Maxwell stress, the stresses and strains inside both austenite and martensite phases, and the transformation-front orientation angle are determined to be in reasonably good agreement with experimental observations.展开更多
The effect of pre-strain on phase transformation of TiNi shape memory alloy film was studied by differential scanning calorimeter measurement (DSC). Compared with un-defarmed TiNi film, the reverse transformation of p...The effect of pre-strain on phase transformation of TiNi shape memory alloy film was studied by differential scanning calorimeter measurement (DSC). Compared with un-defarmed TiNi film, the reverse transformation of pre-strained specimens was elevated to a higher temperature on the first heating, but martensite and reverse transformation on subsequent thermal cycles occurred at a lower temperature. The evolution of transformation behavior in pre-strained TiNi film was related to the change of elastic strain energy, irreversible energy and internal stress field.展开更多
Both sputtering conditions and crystallizing temperatures have great influence on the microstructures and phase transformation characteristics for Ti 51 Ni 44Cu 5. By means of the resistance temperature measurement, X...Both sputtering conditions and crystallizing temperatures have great influence on the microstructures and phase transformation characteristics for Ti 51 Ni 44Cu 5. By means of the resistance temperature measurement, X ray diffraction and atomic fore microscopic study, the results indicate that the transformation temperatures of the thin films increase and the "rock candy" martensitic relief is more easily obtained with promoting the sputtering Ar pressure, sputtering power, or crystallizing temperature. However, when sputtering Ar pressure, sputtering power, or crystallizing temperature are lower, a kind of "chrysanthemum" relief, which is related with Ti rich GP zones, is much easier to be observed. The reason is that during crystallization process, both of the inherent compressive stresses introduced under the condition of higher sputtering pressure or higher crystallizing temperature are helpful to the transition from GP zones to Ti 2(NiCu) precipitates and the increase of the transformation temperatures. The addition of copper to substitute for 5% nickel in mole fraction can reduce the transformation hysteresis width to about 10 ～ 15?℃.展开更多
Rapidly solidified ribbons of Al90Nd7Ni3 metallic glasses were prepare d by using melt spinning. Crystallization process of the totally amorphous ribbo ns was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry and X-ra...Rapidly solidified ribbons of Al90Nd7Ni3 metallic glasses were prepare d by using melt spinning. Crystallization process of the totally amorphous ribbo ns was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction analysis,under continuous heating regime. The results show that,under continuo us heating regime,the metallic glass devitrifies via two main stages: primary c rystallization,resulting in two-phase mixture of α（Al） plus residual amor phous phase,and secondary crystallization,corresponding to some inter-metalli c phases appearing,successively including Al11Nd3,Al3Ni,and some un known phases,in the Al amorphous/crystal matrix. Four peaks appear on the conti nuous heating DSC curves. Their peak temperatures are respectively 470.8,（570. 8,） （585.6,） and 731.6 K at infinitesimal heating rate,and their activation energies of the respective phase transformation are 183.0,294.7,232.5 and 269.1 kJ/mol. The values of Avrami exponent of the four reactions decrease with increasing relative transformation degree. At the earlier stage of phase trans formation,the values of n are larger than 4,and at the later stage the val ues of n become close to some value from 0.5 to 2.0.展开更多
Directed energy deposition-arc(DED-Arc)technology has the advantages of simple equipment,low manufacturing cost and high deposition rate,while the use of DED-Arc has problems of microstructure inhomogeneity,position d...Directed energy deposition-arc(DED-Arc)technology has the advantages of simple equipment,low manufacturing cost and high deposition rate,while the use of DED-Arc has problems of microstructure inhomogeneity,position dependence of macroscopic mechanical properties and anisotropy.Therefore,it is necessary to carry out a subsequent heat treatment to improve its microstructure uniformity,mechanical properties and superelasticity.In this investigation,the DED-Arc 15-layer NiTi alloy thin-walled parts with the solution treatment at different process parameters were studied to analyze the effects of solution heat treatment on microstructure,phase composition,phase transformation,microhardness,tensile and superelasticity.The temperature range of solution treatment is 800-1050℃,and the treatment time range is 1-5.5 h.The results show that after solution treatment at 800℃/1 h,the content of precipitated phase decreases,the grain is refined,the microhardness increases,and the mechanical properties in the 0°direction are improved.The strain recovery rate after 10 tensile cycles has increased from 37.13%(as-built)to 49.25%(solid solution treatment).This research provides an effective post treatment method for high-performance DED-Arc NiTi shape memory alloys.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.10272079)the joint grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Royal Society
文摘Phase transformation from austenite to martensite in NiTi alloy strips under the uniaxial tension has been observed in experiments and numerically simulated as a localized deformation. This work presents an analysis using the theory of phase transformation. The jump of deformation gradient across the interface between two phases and the Maxwell relation are considered. Governing equations for the phase transformation are derived. The analysis is reduced to finding the minimum value of the loading at which the governing equations have a unique, real and physically acceptable solution. The equations are solved numerically and it is verified that the unique solution exists definitely. The Maxwell stress, the stresses and strains inside both austenite and martensite phases, and the transformation-front orientation angle are determined to be in reasonably good agreement with experimental observations.
文摘The effect of pre-strain on phase transformation of TiNi shape memory alloy film was studied by differential scanning calorimeter measurement (DSC). Compared with un-defarmed TiNi film, the reverse transformation of pre-strained specimens was elevated to a higher temperature on the first heating, but martensite and reverse transformation on subsequent thermal cycles occurred at a lower temperature. The evolution of transformation behavior in pre-strained TiNi film was related to the change of elastic strain energy, irreversible energy and internal stress field.
文摘Both sputtering conditions and crystallizing temperatures have great influence on the microstructures and phase transformation characteristics for Ti 51 Ni 44Cu 5. By means of the resistance temperature measurement, X ray diffraction and atomic fore microscopic study, the results indicate that the transformation temperatures of the thin films increase and the "rock candy" martensitic relief is more easily obtained with promoting the sputtering Ar pressure, sputtering power, or crystallizing temperature. However, when sputtering Ar pressure, sputtering power, or crystallizing temperature are lower, a kind of "chrysanthemum" relief, which is related with Ti rich GP zones, is much easier to be observed. The reason is that during crystallization process, both of the inherent compressive stresses introduced under the condition of higher sputtering pressure or higher crystallizing temperature are helpful to the transition from GP zones to Ti 2(NiCu) precipitates and the increase of the transformation temperatures. The addition of copper to substitute for 5% nickel in mole fraction can reduce the transformation hysteresis width to about 10 ～ 15?℃.
文摘Rapidly solidified ribbons of Al90Nd7Ni3 metallic glasses were prepare d by using melt spinning. Crystallization process of the totally amorphous ribbo ns was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffraction analysis,under continuous heating regime. The results show that,under continuo us heating regime,the metallic glass devitrifies via two main stages: primary c rystallization,resulting in two-phase mixture of α（Al） plus residual amor phous phase,and secondary crystallization,corresponding to some inter-metalli c phases appearing,successively including Al11Nd3,Al3Ni,and some un known phases,in the Al amorphous/crystal matrix. Four peaks appear on the conti nuous heating DSC curves. Their peak temperatures are respectively 470.8,（570. 8,） （585.6,） and 731.6 K at infinitesimal heating rate,and their activation energies of the respective phase transformation are 183.0,294.7,232.5 and 269.1 kJ/mol. The values of Avrami exponent of the four reactions decrease with increasing relative transformation degree. At the earlier stage of phase trans formation,the values of n are larger than 4,and at the later stage the val ues of n become close to some value from 0.5 to 2.0.
基金The study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52105396).The authors thank the State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die&Mould Technology,and the Analytical&Testing Center,Huazhong University of Science&Technology for the extensive experiments.
文摘Directed energy deposition-arc(DED-Arc)technology has the advantages of simple equipment,low manufacturing cost and high deposition rate,while the use of DED-Arc has problems of microstructure inhomogeneity,position dependence of macroscopic mechanical properties and anisotropy.Therefore,it is necessary to carry out a subsequent heat treatment to improve its microstructure uniformity,mechanical properties and superelasticity.In this investigation,the DED-Arc 15-layer NiTi alloy thin-walled parts with the solution treatment at different process parameters were studied to analyze the effects of solution heat treatment on microstructure,phase composition,phase transformation,microhardness,tensile and superelasticity.The temperature range of solution treatment is 800-1050℃,and the treatment time range is 1-5.5 h.The results show that after solution treatment at 800℃/1 h,the content of precipitated phase decreases,the grain is refined,the microhardness increases,and the mechanical properties in the 0°direction are improved.The strain recovery rate after 10 tensile cycles has increased from 37.13%(as-built)to 49.25%(solid solution treatment).This research provides an effective post treatment method for high-performance DED-Arc NiTi shape memory alloys.
基金Project (50871039) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (2011ZB0007) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities of ChinaProject (201104090881) support by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
