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Properties and Application of Ironbased Shape Memory Alloy

Li Jian-chen1, Jiang Qing1, Dai Jun2   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials (Ministry of Education, China),
    Jilin University, Changchun 130022, P.R.China
    2. Changchun Institute of Product Quality Inspection and Supervision, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2005-06-30 Published:1900-01-01
  • Contact: Li Jian-chen

Abstract: The properties of FeMnSiCrNi shape memory alloy were investigated. The results show that the best shape memory effect of Fe14Mn6Si9Cr5Ni alloy is 85%. The transformation amount of the ε→γ transformation is not complete after heating the alloy to 1000 K, As and Af points drop with increased transformation enthalpy (ΔHγ→ε) by thermal cycling and increased prestrain. The alloy shows also good creep and stress relaxation resistance. In addition, the alloy having a tensile force of 20 kN and a sealing pressure of 6 MPa can satisfy requirements for possible industrial application on pipe joints.

Key words: Iron-based shape memory alloy, composite materials, shape memory effect, application