Abstract
Martensitic transformations in the Fe-(24-30)Ni-(5-8)Si (mass%) alloys have been investigated by means of optical and transmission electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and hardness-testing. The Ms temperature is decreased by Si addition and the morphology of martensite is mainly lenticular in the unaged specimens. However, a pronounced decrease in the Ms temperature and a change in the martensite morphology from the lenticular to the thin plate type are observed on ausaging at 400°C. The increase in austenite hardness, the decrease in the Ms temperature and the increase in the tetragonality of martensite after ausaging at 400°C are clarified as due to the formation of nanoscale particles of γ′-(Ni, Fe)3Si with the L1 2 structure during ausaging at 400°C. The Fe-Ni-Si alloys that form thin plate martensite show the shape memory effect, which arises from the reverse transformation of stress-induced martensite to austenite. Precipitation hardening of the austenite phase by fine γ′ particles during ausaging improves the degree of shape recovery.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 184-190 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Isij International |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 Feb |
Keywords
- Ausaging
- Fe-Ni-Si alloy
- Martensitic transformation
- Precipitation
- Shape memory effect
- Thin-plate martensite
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry