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Title: Uncharacteristic second order martensitic transformation in metals via epitaxial stress fields

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5128532· OSTI ID:1602660
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
  2. Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN (United States). School of Materials Engineering

While most phase transformations, e.g., ferroelectric or ferromagnetic, can be first or second order depending on external applied fields, martensitic transformations in metallic alloys are nearly universally first order. We demonstrate that epitaxial stress originating from the incorporation of a tailored second phase can modify the free energy landscape that governs the phase transition and change its order from first to second. High-fidelity molecular dynamics simulations show a remarkable change in the character of the martensitic transformation in Ni–Al alloys near the critical point. We observe the continuous evolution of the transformation order parameter and scaling with power-law exponents comparable to those in other ferroic transitions exhibiting critical behavior. Our theoretical work provides a foundation for recent experimental and computational results on martensites near critical points.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344; FG02-07ER46399
OSTI ID:
1602660
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1595856
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-762495; 951226; TRN: US2104673
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 127, Issue 4; ISSN 0021-8979
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 4 works
Citation information provided by
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