Abstract
Ni - Mn - Ga ferromagnetic shape memory alloys (FSMAs) have received great attention during the past decade due to their giant magnetic shape memory effect and fast dynamic response. The crystal structure and crystallographic features of two Ni - Mn - Ga alloys were precisely determined in this study. Neutron diffraction measurements show that Ni 48 Mn 30 Ga 22 has a Heusler austenitic structure at room temperature; its crystal structure changes into a seven-layered martensitic structure when cooled to 243K. Ni 53 Mn 25 Ga 22 has an I4/mmm martensitic structure at room temperature. Electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) analyses reveal that there are only two martensitic variants with a misorientation of ~82° around <110> axis in each initial austenite grain in Ni 53 Mn 25 Ga 22. The investigation on crystal structure and crystallographic features will shed light on the development of high-performance FSMAs with optimal properties.
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