Abstract
We investigated the shape memory effect and ductility of Fe-30Mn-(6-x) Si-xAl (x = 0, 1, 2 and 3, mass-%) alloys. The alloy for x = 0 is known as a shape memory alloy, which shows a good shape memory effect but poor ductility. The alloys for x = 2 and 3 are known as TWIP (Twinning Induced Plasticity) steels, which show a high ductility but the shape memory effect has not been reported in these alloys. In the present study, it was found that the shape memory effect is preserved for x = 0 and 1, but drastically disappears when x exceeds 2. On the other hand, the ductility almost linearly increases with increasing amount of Al. As a consequence, the best combination of the shape memory effect and ductility was found in the alloy for x = 1.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 502-507 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Nippon Kinzoku Gakkaishi/Journal of the Japan Institute of Metals |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Jun 1 |
Keywords
- Ductility
- Iron-manganese- silicon-aluminum
- Martensitic transformation
- Shape memory alloy
- Twinning
- Twinning induced plasticity steel
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry