1. Two-step strain glass transition in NiTi shape memory alloy with unique properties
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Qianglong Liang, Dong Wang, Xiangdong Ding, and Yunzhi Wang
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Strain glass ,martensitic transformation ,superelasticity ,shape memory alloy ,NiTi ,Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 - Abstract
We report unique two-step strain glass transition toward different local strain states in NiTi, i.e. R and B19′ strain glasses. This unique transition is evidenced by dynamic mechanical analysis and in-situ HR-TEM. A comprehensive phase diagram is established to illustrate diverse transition pathways and corresponding tunable superelastic properties. This pathway exploits the integrated transition of different phases, lowering the transition energy barrier, yielding superelasticity with large recoverable strain (6%), ultralow modulus (24 GPa) and robust cyclic and wide-temperature stability. Our investigation provides fresh insights into continuous transition pathways among different strain glass states to achieve exceptional properties in shape memory alloys.
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- 2024
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