Influence of Thermomechanical Treatments and Chemical Composition on the Phase Transformation of Cu-Al-Mn Shape Memory Alloy Thin Sheets

This paper investigates the interrelated effects of thermomechanical treatments and chemical composition on the phase transformation capabilities of thin sheets made from Cu-Al-Mn shape memory alloys. The transformation capacity and transition temperatures were determined using DSC and DMA testing,...

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Main Authors: Dusan Milosavljevic, Nora Lecis, Simone Cinquemani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10406
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Summary:This paper investigates the interrelated effects of thermomechanical treatments and chemical composition on the phase transformation capabilities of thin sheets made from Cu-Al-Mn shape memory alloys. The transformation capacity and transition temperatures were determined using DSC and DMA testing, while composition measurements were performed using SEM/EDX analysis. The results demonstrate that applying hot-rolling treatments to alloys of reduced thickness leads to manganese oxidation and modifications in chemical composition, adversely impacting the phase transformation performance. This effect can be mitigated by the use of cold rolling. Additionally, the presence of phosphorus impurities can create inclusions that bind manganese, preventing it from remaining in the solid solution and further affecting phase transformation capabilities.
ISSN:2076-3417