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Origin of magnetic properties and martensitic transformation of Ni-Mn-In magnetic shape memory alloys

  • C. L. Tan*
  • , Y. W. Huang
  • , X. H. Tian
  • , J. X. Jiang
  • , W. Cai
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin University of Science and Technology
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

The nature of unique magnetic properties and martensitic transformation of Ni 2Mn 1xIn 1-x shape memory alloy has been revealed by first-principles calculations. The uncommon magnetic properties occurring upon martensitic transformation are originated from the change of Mn-Mn interatomic distances. The critical value of Mn-Mn interatomic distance corresponding to the change of magnetic interactions has been determined. A decrease of the intensity of Ni 3d states at the Fermi level upon martensitic transformation has been observed for x 0.5. Moreover, the Ni 3d-Mn 3d hybridization plays an important role in establishing the magnetic properties and driving the martensitic transformation.

Original languageEnglish
Article number132402
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume100
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Mar 2012
Externally publishedYes

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