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Effect of {gamma} precipitates on the stabilization of martensite in Cu-Zn-Al alloys

Journal Article · · Materials Research Bulletin
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  1. Univ. de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca (Spain). Dept. de Fisica

Some results concerning the martensite stabilization in Cu-Zn-Al single crystals with e/a = 1,48 and with certain distributions of {gamma} precipitates are presented. After several aging periods in martensite, the stabilization is reduced (practically eliminated) in samples containing precipitates when compared to the behavior of precipitate-free samples subjected to a step-quench type thermal treatment which is known to be effective in reducing the stabilization in copper-based shape memory alloys.

OSTI ID:
271759
Journal Information:
Materials Research Bulletin, Journal Name: Materials Research Bulletin Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 31; ISSN MRBUAC; ISSN 0025-5408
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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