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Superelasticity of Cu–Ni–Al shape-memory fibers prepared by melt extraction technique

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In the paper, a melt extraction method was used to fabricate Cu–4Ni–14Al (wt%) fiber materials with diameters between 50 and 200 μm. The fibers exhibited superelasticity and temperature-induced martensitic transformation. The microstructures and superelasticity behavior of the fibers were studied via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and a dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA), respectively. Appropriate heat treatment further improves the plasticity of Cu-based alloys. The serration behavior observed during the loading process is due to the multiple martensite phase transformation.

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    Dong-yue Li & Yong Zhang

  2. School of Mechanical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, 750021, China

    Shu-ling Zhang

  3. School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, 518055, China

    Wei-bing Liao

  4. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beifang University of Nationalities, Ningxia, 750021, China

    Gui-hong Geng

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Li, Dy., Zhang, Sl., Liao, Wb. et al. Superelasticity of Cu–Ni–Al shape-memory fibers prepared by melt extraction technique. Int J Miner Metall Mater 23, 928–933 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-016-1308-y

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