Study of as-cast Nb-Ru samples

MRS Advances ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (34-35) ◽  
pp. 1949-1953
Author(s):  
S. Samal ◽  
L.A. Cornish
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Optical Microscopy ◽  
Solid Solutions ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Intermetallic Phases ◽  
Argon Atmosphere ◽  
Arc Melting ◽  
Cast Alloys

AbstractThe Nb-Ru system is of interest because the ∼NbRu phase has potential for high temperature shape memory alloys. Previous workers have identified the phase transformation variously as involving twinning, of cubic-to-tetragonal and tetragonal–to-orthorhombic (or monoclinic) transformations. As well as the terminal (Nb) and (Ru) solid solutions, two intermetallic phases have been identified: ∼NbRu and ∼NbRu3 / ∼Nb3Ru5 / ∼NbRu2, but the boundaries between the different phases are still not fully established. This investigation looked at six as-cast alloys of different compositions across the Nb-Ru system, which were made from 99.95 % purity Nb and Ru. The samples were made by arc-melting under an argon atmosphere, using titanium as an oxygen-getter. These samples were sectioned and prepared metallographically for optical microscopy, SEM and XRD analyses, the latter using an X’pert database. The phases found were (Nb), (Ru), ∼NbRu and “∼NbRu3”, as expected. Although the samples were mainly homogeneous, there was porosity in the (Ru) phase between the “∼NbRu3” dendrites in the Nb28.5:Ru71.5 at.% sample. The Nb14.2:Ru85.8 at.% sample was mainly single-phase (Ru).

scholarly journals Laboratory-Scale Processing and Performance Assessment of Ti–Ta High-Temperature Shape Memory Spring Actuators

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Paulsen ◽  
H. Dumlu ◽  
D. Piorunek ◽  
D. Langenkämper ◽  
J. Frenzel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Detrimental Effect ◽  
Wire Drawing ◽  
Fast Heating ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
Arc Melting ◽  
Ω Phase ◽  
And Performance

AbstractTi75Ta25 high-temperature shape memory alloys exhibit a number of features which make it difficult to use them as spring actuators. These include the high melting point of Ta (close to 3000 °C), the affinity of Ti to oxygen which leads to the formation of brittle α-case layers and the tendency to precipitate the ω-phase, which suppresses the martensitic transformation. The present work represents a case study which shows how one can overcome these issues and manufacture high quality Ti75Ta25 tensile spring actuators. The work focusses on processing (arc melting, arc welding, wire drawing, surface treatments and actuator spring geometry setting) and on cyclic actuator testing. It is shown how one can minimize the detrimental effect of ω-phase formation and ensure stable high-temperature actuation by fast heating and cooling and by intermediate rejuvenation anneals. The results are discussed on the basis of fundamental Ti–Ta metallurgy and in the light of Ni–Ti spring actuator performance.

Phase transformation and microstructure of quaternary TiNiHfCu high temperature shape memory alloys

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
X.L. Meng ◽  
W. Cai ◽  
K.T. Lau ◽  
L.C. Zhao ◽  
L.M. Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory

Evolutions of Microstructure and Phase Transformation in Cu-Al-Fe-Nb/Ta High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloys

2015 ◽  
Vol 833 ◽  
pp. 67-70
Author(s):  
Shui Yuan Yang ◽  
Cui Ping Wang ◽  
Yu Su ◽  
Xing Jun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Martensitic Transformation ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Transformation Behavior ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Phase Transformation Behavior ◽  
Three Phase

The evolutions of microstructure and phase transformation behavior of Cu-Al-Fe-Nb/Ta high-temperature shape memory alloys under the quenched and aged states were investigated in this study, including Cu-10wt.% Al-6wt.% Fe, Cu-10wt.% Al-4wt.% Fe-2wt.% Nb and Cu-10wt.% Al-4wt.% Fe-2wt.% Ta three types alloys. The obtained results show that after quenching, Cu-10wt.% Al-6wt.% Fe alloy exhibits two-phase microstructure of β′1 martensite + Fe (Al,Cu) phase; Cu-10wt.% Al-4wt.% Fe-2wt.% Nb alloy also has two-phase microstructure of (β′1 + γ′1 martensites) + Nb (Fe,Al,Cu)2 phase; Cu-10wt.% Al-4wt.% Fe-2wt.% Ta alloy is consisted of three-phase of (β′1 + γ′1 martensites) + Fe (Al,Cu,Ta) + Ta2(Al,Cu,Fe)3 phases. However, α (Cu) phase precipitates after aging for three alloys; and Fe (Al,Cu,Nb) phase is also present in Cu-10wt.% Al-4wt.% Fe-2wt.% Nb alloy. All the studied alloys exhibit complicated martensitic transformation behaviors resulted from the existence of two types martensites (β′1 and γ′1).

Effects of High Temperature ECAE Process on Microstructures and Martensitic Transformation of TiNi Shape Memory Alloy

2006 ◽  
Vol 503-504 ◽  
pp. 1013-0 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Ying Xie ◽  
Z.G. Fan ◽  
Z.H. Li ◽  
G.Q. Xiang ◽  
X.H. Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Martensitic Transformation ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Tini Alloy ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Transformation Behavior ◽  
Coarse Grains ◽  
Short Annealing

Microstructures and transformation behavior of TiNi shape memory alloy after high temperature ECAE process have been investigated. It is found that the initial coarse grains were refined after high temperature ECAE processes and short annealing at 750°C. Transformation temperatures of TiNi alloy sharply decreased after two ECAE processes, rose obviously when annealed at 750°C for 5min, and quickly rose back after annealing at 500°C for 2 hours. Reasons for phase transformation behavior changes have been discussed.

The Effect of Alloy Addition on the High Temperature Properties of Over-Aged Al-Si(CuNiMg) Cast Alloys

2006 ◽  
Vol 519-521 ◽  
pp. 461-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Hee Cho ◽  
Dae Heon Joo ◽  
Chul Hyun Kim ◽  
Hu Chul Lee
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Metastable Phase ◽  
Intermetallic Phases ◽  
Alloying Elements ◽  
High Temperature Strength ◽  
Transition Elements ◽  
Cast Alloys ◽  
Equilibrium Phases

The role of alloying elements in the improvement of the high temperature strength of Al-12Si(CuNiMg) cast alloys used for automotive piston applications was investigated. The addition of alloying elements such as Mn, Cr, Ti and Ge was studied and the detailed characterization of the composition and morphology of the constituent phases after over aging at 350 for 1000 hrs was performed. The compositions and volume fractions of the equilibrium phases determined by thermodynamic calculation were compared with the experimental results. The addition of transition elements, including Mn, Cr and Ti, increased the volume fraction of the intermetallic phases, which effectively enhanced the high temperature strength of the alloys. Among these transition elements, Mn turned out to be the most effective alloying element. After adding up to 0.5wt% of Mn, a large number of intermetallic phases, α-Al(Mn,Fe)Si as well as fine Al6(Mn,Fe) particles were precipitated and a significant improvement in the elevated temperature properties was achieved. The addition of Ge promoted the precipitation of the θphase (metastable phase, θ-Al2Cu), due to the formation of GeSi precipitates, thereby improved the mechanical properties of the alloy after T6 heat treatment. However, the presence of these GeSi precipitates did not affect the coarsening of the θ phase to form Qphase( Al5Cu2Mg8Si6) during aging and, thus, the elevated temperature properties were not improved by the addition of Ge.

Tension - Compression Asymmetry in Co49Ni21Ga30 High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloy Single Crystals

2013 ◽  
Vol 738-739 ◽  
pp. 82-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Niendorf ◽  
Jayaram Dadda ◽  
Jan Lackmann ◽  
James A. Monroe ◽  
Ibrahim Karaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Stress State ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Stress States ◽  
Tension Compression Asymmetry

This paper reports on the tension-compression asymmetry of [001]-oriented Co49Ni21Ga30 single crystals at elevated temperatures. Maximum strains of -4.8 % and 8.6 % in compression and tension, respectively, were found. A linear Clausius-Clapeyron relationship was observed for both stress-states where the smaller slope in tension resulted in a significant increase of the phase transformation temperatures with stress, which reached 180 °C under a constant stress level of 150 MPa. In addition, the material demonstrated a large pseudoelastic temperature range of about 300 °C under both stress state conditions. The results in this study unequivocally indicate the potential of these alloys for applications where elevated temperatures and stress levels prevail.

Microstructure and Phase Transformation Behavior of Ni-Mn-Fe High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloys

2015 ◽  
Vol 833 ◽  
pp. 63-66
Author(s):  
Cui Ping Wang ◽  
Yu Ding Liu ◽  
Shui Yuan Yang ◽  
Xing Jun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Shape Memory Alloys ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Transformation Behavior ◽  
Phase Transformation Behavior ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
High Transformation ◽  
Irreversible Phase Transformation ◽  
Very High

The microstructure and phase transformation behavior of Ni-Mn-Fe high-temperature shape memory alloys including Ni40+xFe10Mn50-x (x = 0, 10) were investigated. The results show that both two alloys exhibit single fcc γ phase annealed at 900°C for 1 day. When these quenched alloys are again annealed at 500°C for 20 days, they almost exhibit main tetragonal θ martensite. The microstructural evolutions are consistent with the results of phase transformation measurements. It is clearly found that there is an irreversible phase transformation around 480°C ~ 570°C, which is associated with the formation of tetragonal θ martensite from γ phase. Afterwards, the reversible martensitic transformation occurs during heating and cooling with very high transformation temperature.

Phase transformation and creep behavior in Ti 50 Pd 30 Ni 20 high temperature shape memory alloy in compression

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parikshith K. Kumar ◽  
Uri Desai ◽  
James Monroe ◽  
Dimitris C. Lagoudas ◽  
Ibrahim Karaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Creep Behavior
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