Microstructure and Mechanical Behaviour of Shape Memory Alloys

Key Points

• To investigate the microstructure and mechanical behaviour of shape memory alloys.
• Examined the diffusion-free phase martensitic transformations in shape memory alloys.
• Studied the relationship between atomic ordering and mechanical properties.
• Evaluated the decomposition of supersaturated solid solutions.
• Identified key characteristics of microstructure affecting mechanical behaviour.
• Confirmed significant impact of phase martensitic transformations on performance of alloys.