Process for improving the ductility of a product of alloy involving martensitic transformation and use thereof
US4878954A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22F1/006
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process is disclosed for improving the ductility of shape-memory alloy products based on Ti-Ni involving martensitic transformation. The process comprises at least one thermal treatment cycle of alternating hot and cold treatment, wherein the first thermal treatment cycle comprises a cold treatment at a temperature both lower than -50.degree. C. and lower than M.sub.s -50.degree. C., where M.sub.s is the temperature at which martensitic transformation of the product begins, and a hot treatment of the product at a temperature of 700.degree. to 900.degree. C. Each optional subsequent thermal treatment cycle comprises a cold treatment of the product at a temperature both lower than -50.degree. C. and lower than M.sub.s -30.degree. C., and a hot treatment of the product at a temperature of 600.degree. to 900.degree. C.
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