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Martensitic transformation behavior and shape memory effect of Co-Fe ferromagnetic shape memory alloys

  • Yunqing Ma*
  • , Huifang Jiang
  • , Shuiyuan Yang
  • , Cuiping Wang
  • , Xingjun Liu
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Xiamen University

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Abstract

Microstructure, martensitic transformation temperature and shape memory effect of Co-Fe alloys were investigated by optical observation, X-ray diffraction, DSC and bending tests. Results show that the shape memory effect of Co-Fe alloys is associated with the fcc/hcp martensitic transformation. When Fe content is higher than 5.65wt%, the microstructure exhibits single γ phase with fcc structure. When Fe content is lower than 5.6wt%, the microstructure consists of γ phase and ε martensitic phase with hcp structure. The martensitic transformation temperatures of Co-xFe alloys are almost linearly decreased with increasing Fe content, following the relationship: Ms (°C)=417-69.97x(Fe%). The highest recoverable strain of Co-4Fe (wt%) alloy is 0.86%. It is believed that Co-Fe alloys will exhibit better shape memory effect after proper heat treatment and shape memory training.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)409-412
Number of pages4
JournalXiyou Jinshu Cailiao Yu Gongcheng/Rare Metal Materials and Engineering
Volume38
Issue number3
StatePublished - Mar 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Co-Fe alloys
  • Martensitic transformation
  • Microstructure
  • Shape memory effect

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