Abstract:In this work, the effect of the Al content (x = 5, 10, and 15 at. %) on the martensitic transformation (MT) and microstructure and mechanical properties of Cu(50−x)Zr50Alx alloys was studied. The microstructure of the alloys was characterized at room temperature by means of scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. An increase in Al content reduces the amount of transforming CuZr phase, and consequently the secondary phase formation is favored. The evolution of the MT upon thermal cycling was investi… Show more
Shape memory alloys (SMAs), in comparison to other materials, have the exceptional ability to change their properties, structures, and functionality, depending on the thermal, magnetic, and/or stress fields applied[...]
Shape memory alloys (SMAs), in comparison to other materials, have the exceptional ability to change their properties, structures, and functionality, depending on the thermal, magnetic, and/or stress fields applied[...]
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