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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 05, Number C2, Février 1995
IIIrd European Symposium on Martensitic Transformations
ESOMAT'94
Page(s) C2-143 - C2-152
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:1995222
IIIrd European Symposium on Martensitic Transformations
ESOMAT'94

J. Phys. IV France 05 (1995) C2-143-C2-152

DOI: 10.1051/jp4:1995222

Stabilisation of Martensite in Copper Based Shape Memory Alloys

M. Chandrasekaran1, E. Cesari2, J. Wolska3, I. Hurtado4, R. Stalmans4 and J. Dutkiewicz5

1  Advanced Materials and Technologies n.v., Herk-de-stad, Belgium
2  Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
3  Universiteit Twente, Enchede, The Netherlands
4  Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
5  Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland


Abstract
The experimental facts on the stabilisation of martensite in copper base shape memory alloys, of interest to the scientific investigator and the practical alloy processor and user are reported. Factors that have an influence on stabilisation are considered in this respect. The mechanisms proposed in the literature to explain stabilisation are critically examined.



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