Abstract
Using a thin-film composition spread technique, we have mapped the phase diagram of the Ni-Mn-Al ternary system in search of ferromagnetic shape-memory alloys (FMSA). A characterization technique that allows detection of martensitic transitions by visual inspection using micromachined cantilever arrays was combined with quantitative magnetization mapping using scanning superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) microscopy. A large compositional region in the Al deficient part of the phase diagram was found to be ferromagnetic and reversibly martensitic at room temperature. In addition, in the Al rich region, a new compositional range that displays marked ferromagnetism was found.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-177 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Materials Transactions |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 Feb |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Combinatorial
- Composition spreads
- Ferromagnetic shape-memory alloys
- Magnetization
- Martensitic transitions
- NiMnAl
- Phase diagram
- Quantitative magnetization mapping
- Scanning superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) microscopy
- Thin-film
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering