High-temperature superelasticity in NiTiPt and NiTiPd shape memory alloys
Alloying NiTi shape memory alloys with sufficient Pt and Pd at the expense of Ni has been shown to increase transformation temperatures well above those possible with the binary composition, enabling consideration of a new class of high-temperature mechanical sensors and actuators. To achieve shape memory behavior at temperatures greater than 200 °C, previous studies of NiTiPt and NiTiPd compositions have focused primarily on alloys with greater than 16 at.% Pt and 25 at.% Pd. While generally not the focus, none of these previous studies demonstrated superelastic behavior at high temperatures. In an effort to identify alloys that transform to austenite at approximately 200 °C and exhibit superelastic behavior with recoverable strains greater than 2%, a series of Ti-rich NiTiPt ternary alloys with 15.5–16.5 at.% Pt, and Ti-rich NiTiPd ternary alloys with 25–26 at.% Pd have been targeted. The polycrystalline alloys were processed via arc melting followed by homogenization heat treatment. Thermomechanical properties were measured using electro-discharge machined tension test coupons and a miniature load frame equipped with a clamshell furnace. Ultimately, superelasticity in uniaxial tension with clear plateau regions was demonstrated and characterized in these alloys at temperatures between 219 °C and 270 °C.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 1875004
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Journal Name: Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures Vol. 34 Journal Issue: 4; ISSN 1045-389X
- Publisher:
- SAGE PublicationsCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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