The microstructure, phase transformation and shape memory effect of the high temperature shape memory alloy Cu-11.4Al-3.2Ni-3Mn-0.5 Nb (wt%) were investigated for the first time. The shape recovery ratio can achieve 73% ...

The order–disorder and order–order phase transition temperatures in the austenitic phase of Cu-based shape memory alloys were used to obtain a set of first- and second-neighbour pair interchange energies. To this end, a ...

Morphing aircraft have the ability to actively adapt and change their shape to achieve different missions efficiently. The development of morphing structures is deeply related with the ability to model precisely different ...

Morphing aircraft have the ability to actively adapt and change their shape to achieve different missions efficiently. The development of morphing structures is deeply related with the ability to model precisely different ...

The main effects of γ non-equilibrium nanoprecipitates in CuZnAl shape memory alloys are briefly reviewed. Aspects related to the nucleation and growth of precipitates are commented on and their effect on stress induced ...

The influence of the microstructure on the corrosion behaviour of a shape memory Cu–11.40Al–0.55Be (wt.%) polycrystalline alloy in 3.5% NaCl has been studied by microscopical examinations, spectroscopical and X-ray diffraction ...