Magnetostructural transition in NiCuCoMnGa alloys

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Abstract

The effects of the addition of Co on the martensitic transformation and Curie transition temperatures of polycrystalline Ni46-xCu 4CoxMn33.5Ga16.5 (x = 0, 1, 3, 5) alloys are investigated. An abrupt decrease in the martensitic transformation temperature and an obvious increase in the Curie transition temperature of austenite (TA C ) are observed when Co is doped in the NiCuMnGa alloy. As a result, the composition range for obtaining the magnetostructural transition is extended. Furthermore, the effect of a strong magnetic field on the magnetostructural transition is analyzed. This study offers a possible method to extend the composition range for obtaining magnetostructural transition in Heusler alloys.

Original languageEnglish
Article number088105
JournalChinese Physics B
Volume22
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2013

Keywords

  • Heusler alloys
  • Magnetostructural transition
  • NiCuCoMnGa

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