2011, Volume 14, Issue 2
Shape Memory Behavior and One-Way Shape Memory Effect of a NiTi Shape Memory Bands
National Institute for Research and Development for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies - ICIT Rm. Valcea, Uzinei Street no. 4, P.O. Box Raureni 7, 240050, Ramnicu Valcea, Romania
*Corresponding author: Alina Niculescu, E-mail: alina.stefanescu@icsi.ro
Published: October 2011Abstract
To define the alloy’s shape, this is constrained under deformation and then heat treated. The one-way shape memory effect in a NiTi high temperature shape memory alloy has been systematically studied by bending tests. In the NiTi alloy, the martensite deformation is an effective method to get two-way shape memory effect even with a small deformation strain. Internal structure and shape memory behavior of NiTi bands heat-treated at 100 K, 200 K, and 300 K were investigated by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray fluorescence at room temperature. The NiTi shape memory bands were supplied by Memry Company, with following thickness: 0.05mm, 0.5mm, 1.25mm, 0.203mm. The results showed that the NiTi bands possess super-elastic properties, and the transformation temperature is 113°C; also, it has been noticed that the alloy has a higher content of titanium and exhibit shape memory effect.
Keywords
Ni-Ti shape memory alloys, one-way shape memory effect, shape memory effect, martensite.
Tag search Ni-Ti shape memory alloys one-way shape memory effect shape memory effect martensite
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