Abstract
Shape memory effect in two representative FeNiC alloys, 31% Ni-0.4% C and 27% Ni-0.8% C, with low Ms temperatures has been studied in detail. The shape memory test was conducted not only on as-austenitized specimens but also on ausformed specimens. The effect of an external load during reverse transformation was also examined. The reverse martensitic transformation behavior related with the shape memory effect was observed in situ, using a high temperature optical microscope. The results are (1) about 50% shape recovery is observed for up to 5% initial tensile strain, while 75–95% shape recovery is obtained for 1–2% initial bending strain. (2) An ausformed specimen shows a better shape memory effect probably owing to the increased austenite strength. (3) The austenite-martensite interface moves backward on heating not only for a plate-type martensite but also for a curved or irregular shaped martensite in a specimen strengthened by ausforming. (4) The shape recovery decreases with increasing an applied load, but even in this case the reversible interface movement occurs.
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