Ferromagnetic shape memory alloys: structural and thermal properties

Cobalt-base ferromagnetic shape memory alloys

Single crystalline and polycrystalline CoxNiyGa100-(x+y), 41<xCo<62 and 19.3<xNi<32.7 [at%], Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys (FMSMAs) have been produced in the range of the Heusler-type composition. Elasto-mechanical properties have been analyzed for the annealed and quenched states, respectively. The mechanical spectroscopy data show the occurrence of martensitic phase transformations with t...

Iron Based Shape Memory Alloys: Mechanical and Structural Properties

Shape Memory Alloys: Properties and Biomedical Applications

Shape memory alloys provide new insights for the design of biomaterials in bioengineering for the design of artificial organs and advanced surgical instruments, since they have specific characteristics and unusual properties. This article will examine (a) the four properties of shape memory alloys, (b) medical applications with high potential for improving the present and future quality of life...

Ferromagnetic shape memory alloys: Alternatives to Ni–Mn–Ga

This paper intends to review the state-of-the-art in the field of ferromagnetic shape memory alloys different than Ni–Mn–Ga, developed in the ast years. It starts with the effects of additions of different fourth elements to Ni–Mn–Ga and continues with the review of other Heusler (or B2) i-based and Co-based alloy systems, like Ni–Mn–X, Ni–Fe–Ga, Co–Ni–Al and Co–Ni–Ga alloys. Finally, ferromagn...

Magnetic field-induced reversible actuation using ferromagnetic shape memory alloys

This paper presents a simple method to examine whether a ferromagnetic shape memory alloy can be used as an actuator by controlling the transformation temperature by magnetic field. Both Fe–Pd and NiAlCo alloys are studied. The analysis results show the recently discovered alloy of NiAlCo cannot be used. Although an Fe–Pd alloy can be used, in principle, for magnetic field actuation, the work e...