Abstract
We anticipated that replacing Mn by Fe in the Ni50 − yCoyMn25 − xFexGa25 − zCuz magnetic shape memory alloys would increase their Curie temperature and spontaneous magnetization. In particular, in the set of alloys Ni45Co5Mn25 − xFexGa20Cu5 (x = 0, …8), a record-breaking combination of high martensitic transformation temperature (400 K) and Curie temperature (458 K) has been achieved for Ni45Co5Mn21Fe4Ga20Cu5. This alloy shows a non-modulated tetragonal martensite with the lowest lattice distortion ratio, c/a = 1.15, near the reverse martensitic transformation temperature. Because of the high Curie temperature and low c/a ratio, the Ni45Co5Mn25 − xFexGa20Cu5 and Ni50 − yCoyMn25 − xFexGa25 − zCuz alloys are promising candidates for high temperature magnetic shape memory applications.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 119-122 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Scripta Materialia |
| Volume | 134 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Curie temperature
- Magnetic shape memory alloys
- Martensitic transformation
- NiCoMnFeGaCu
- Tetragonality ratio