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The objective of this lecture is to explain the basic features of martensitic transformations. Martensitic transformations are the most important type of military transformations, i.e. transformations that do not require Objective diffusion for the change in crystal structure to occur. Basics Why study martensitic transformations?! They occur in many T0 concept different metal, ceramic & polymer systems, and are generally important to understand. Steels represent the classical Microexample (and a rate case of a mechanically hard martensite). structures Also, there are remarkable devices that exploit the shape Bain memory effect (a consequence of martensitic transformation) model such as stents that open up once at body temperature. The Carbon martensites in this case are generally soft, mechanically in Fe speaking.
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References
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Phase transformations in metals and alloys, D.A. Porter, & K.E. Easterling, Chapman & Hall. Porter & Easterling concentrate on the geometrical and crystallographic characteristics of Fe-based martensites. Materials Principles & Practice, Butterworth Heinemann, Edited by C. Newey & G. Weaver. Otsuka, K. and C. M. Wayman (1998). Shape Memory Materials. Cambridge, England, Cambridge University Press. This book provides a very thorough description of the scientific and technological basis for the shape memory effect.
Notation
T0 := Eq. Temp. for 2 phases at same composition T := undercooling S := entropy of transformation H := enthalpy of transformation G := Gibbs free energy e := transformation strain g := Interface energy
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Military Transformations
What is a martensitic transformation? Most phase transformations studied in this course have been diffusional transformations where long range diffusion is required for the (nucleation and) growth of the new phase(s). There is a whole other class of military transformations which are diffusionless transformations in which the atoms move only short distances in order to join the new phase (on the order of the interatomic spacing). These transformations are also subject to the constraints of nucleation and growth. They are (almost invariably) associated with allotropic transformations.
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Classification of Transformations
Civilian
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Military
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Diffusion Required
Diffusionless
Massive
Transformations
Martensitic
Transformations
Driving Forces
These transformations require larger driving forces than for diffusional transformations. Why? In order for a transformation to occur without long range diffusion, it must take place without a change in composition. This leads to the so-called T0 concept, which is the temperature at which the new phase can appear with a net decrease in free energy at the same composition as the parent (matrix) phase. As the following diagram demonstrates, the temperature, T0, at which segregation-less transformation becomes possible (i.e. a decrease in free energy would occur), is always less than the solvus (liquidus) temperature.
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Gga
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g,
parent Common tangent
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Diffusionless transformation impossible at T1, Diffusionless transformation possible at T2; T0 is defined by no difference in free energy between the phases, G=0.
T1>T2
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Phase relationships
equilibrium
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Note that the Ms line is horizontal in the TTT diagram; also, the Mf line.
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Heterogeneous Nucleation
Why does martensite not form until well below the T0 temperature? The reason is that a finite driving force is required to supply the energy needed for (a) the interfacial energy of the nucleus and (b) the elastic energy associated with the transformation strain. The former is a small quantity (estimated at 0.02 J.m-2) but the elastic strain is large (estimated at 0.2 in the Fe-C system), see section 6.3.1 for details. Therefore the following (standard) equation applies. G* = 16g3 / 3(GV - GS)2 Why does martensite require heterogeneous nucleation? The reason is the large critical free energy for nucleation outlined above.
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Microstructure of Martensite
The microstructural characteristics of martensite are: - the product (martensite) phase has a well defined crystallographic relationship with the parent (matrix). - martensite forms as platelets within grains. - each platelet is accompanied by a shape change - the shape change appears to be a simple shear parallel to a habit plane (the common, coherent plane between the phases) and a uniaxial expansion (dilatation) normal to the habit plane. The habit plane in plain-carbon steels is close to (225), for example (see P&E fig. 6.11). - successive sets of platelets form, each generation forming between pairs of the previous set. - the transformation rarely goes to completion.
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Martensite formation rarely goes to completion because of the strain associated with the product that leads to back stresses in the parent phase.
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Self-accommodation by variants
A typical feature of martensitic transformations is that each colony of martensite laths/plates consists of a stack in which different variants alternate. This allows large shears to be accommodated with minimal macroscopic shear.
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Mechanisms
The mechanisms of military transformations are not entirely clear. The small length scales mean that the reactions propagate at high rates - close to the speed of sound. The high rates are possible because of the absence of long range atomic movement (via diffusion). Possible mechanisms for martensitic transformations include (a) dislocation based (b) shear based Martensitic transformations strongly constrained by crystallography of the parent and product phases. This is analogous to slip (dislocation glide) and twinning, especially the latter.
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Bain model
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Orientation relationships in the Bain model are: (111)g <=> (011)a [101]g <=> [111]a [110]g <=> [100]a [112]g <=> [011]a
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Crystallography, contd.
Although the Bain model explains several basic aspects of martensite formation, additional features must be added for complete explanations (not discussed here). The missing component of the transformation strain is an additional shear that changes the character of the strain so that an invariant plane exists. This is explained in fig. 6.8.
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Role of Dislocations
Dislocations play an important, albeit hard to define role in martensitic transformations. Dislocations in the parent phase (austenite) clearly provide sites for heterogeneous nucleation. Dislocation mechanisms are thought to be important for propagation/growth of martensite platelets or laths. Unfortunately, the transformation strain (and invariant plane) does not correspond to simple lattice dislocations in the fcc phase. Instead, more complex models of interfacial dislocations are required.
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Carbon in ferrite
One consequence of the occupation of the octahedral site in ferrite is that the carbon atom has only two nearest neighbors. Objective Each carbon atom therefore distorts the iron lattice in its vicinity. Basics The distortion is a tetragonal T0 concept distortion. Micro If all the carbon atoms occupy the structures same type of site then the entire lattice becomes tetragonal, as in the Bain martensitic structure. model Switching of the carbon atom Carbon between adjacent sites leads to in Fe strong internal friction peaks at SME characteristic temperatures and frequencies.
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General phenomenon associated with martensitic transformations. Characteristic feature = strain induced martensite (SIM), capable of thermal reversion. Ferroelasticity and Superelasticity also possible. Md,Af,As,Ad,Ms,Mf temperatures.
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Temperatures
Ms
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Mf
The Md and Ad temperatures bracket T0 because they define the oncooling and on-heating temperatures at which the transformation is possible with allowance for the effect of strain energy.
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SME Definitions
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Md: SIM possible below Md. Af: reversion of SIM complete above Af (heating). As: reversion of SIM starts above As (heating). Ad: formation of parent phase possible above Ad. Ms: martensite start temperature (cooling). Mf: martensite finish temperature (cooling).
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SME, contd.
Classic alloy = Nitinol = NiTi
alloying for control of Ms.
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Stress for SIM must be less than yield stress for plastic deformation. SME depends on incomplete transformation and elastic back stresses to provide memory (>MS).
SME more effective in single xtals.
Alloying permits variations in the equilibrium transformation temperature, for example (critical for bio applications, for example). Also variations in the maximum strain that can be recovered are possible.
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Super-elasticity
Super-elasticity is simply reversible (therefore elastic) deformation over very large strain ranges (many %). Example: Ti-50.2%Ni.
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Role of Ordering
A key feature of the Ni-Ti alloys for shape memory applications is that their compositions are all in the vicinity of 50Ni-50Ti and that the high temperature phase is an ordered B2 structure. The low temperature B19 monoclinic structure is therefore also ordered (as is the other, intermediate R phase which is trigonal). The ordered structure (recall the discussion of ordered particle strengthening) means that there is an appreciable resistance to dislocation motion. This is critical for favoring strain accommodation via transformation and twinning as opposed to dislocation glide.
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Self-accommodation
Micrograph with diagram shows how different variants of a given martensitic phase form so as to minimize macroscopic shear strains in a given region.
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Demonstration of shape memory effect Objective (SME) in a spring Basics Mechanism of SME: 1) transformation; T0 concept 2) martensite, selfMicroaccommodated; structures 3) deformation by Bain variant growth; model 4) heating causes Carbon re-growth of parent in Fe phase in original SME orientation
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Surface Relief
Micrographs show a sequence of temperatures with surface relief from the martensite plates.
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Ni-Ti Alloys
[Wasilewski, SME in Alloys, p245]
Ms
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As
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> 25
-100 -116 No information No information > 25 70 60 -50
< -140
< -180 < -180 < -180 No information < -100 60 52 < -180
< -64
< -58 < -63 -30 0 ? 108 71 ?
> 25
> 25 > 10 > 25 > 25 > 25 113 77 20 (?)
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SME Requirements
For achieving a strong or technologically useful SME, the following characteristics are required. High resistance to dislocation slip (to avoid irreversible deformation). Easy twin motion in the martensitic state so that variants can exchange volume at low stresses. Crystallographically reversible transformation from product phase back to parent phase. Ordered structures have this property (whereas for a disordered parent phase, e.g. most Fe-alloys, multiple routes back to the parent structure exist.)
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Photostimulated SME!
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Summary
Martensitic transformations are characterized by a diffusionless change in crystal structure. The lack of change in composition means that larger driving forces and undercoolings are required in order for this type of transformation to occur. The temperature below which a diffusionless transformation is possible is known as T0. Martensitic transformations invariably result in significant strains with well defined (if irrational, in terms of Miller indices) crystallography. Technological applications abound - quenched and tempered steels, Nitinol shape memory alloys etc.
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