Shape memory behavior of NiTiHf alloys fabricated by selective laser melting

Guher P. Toker, Mohammadreza Nematollahi, Sayed E. Saghaian, Keyvan S. Baghbaderani, Othmane Benafan, Mohammad Elahinia, Haluk E. Karaca

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Abstract

This study investigates the high-temperature shape memory behavior of NiTiHf alloys fabricated via selective laser melting process. Specifically, the effects of laser power (100 W and 250 W) on their transformation temperatures, strain, and microstructure were investigated and compared to the ingot. The transformation temperatures of SLM fabricated alloys increased from 150 °C to 350 °C with elevated laser power due to Ni evaporation. The sample fabricated with 100 W showed sharp transformation peaks, good shape memory behavior with recoverable strain of 1.67% and superelasticity. The sample fabricated with 250 W had broad transformation peaks with low recoverable strain of 0.7% during thermal cycling.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)361-365
Number of pages5
JournalScripta Materialia
Volume178
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 15 2020

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Keywords

  • Additive manufacturing
  • High-temperature shape memory alloys
  • NiTiHf
  • Selective laser melting

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys

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