journal article·2025-11Open access

Strain rate effects on deformation and martensitic transformation in NiTi alloys fabricated by additive manufacturing under quasi-static tension

Pengyue Gao, Jianzhou Huang, Zhen Zhang, Dongdong He, Qisheng Feng, Zhichao Yu, Rulin Zhang, Xueliang Kang, Guangyao Chen, Caijuan Shi, Yang Ren, Huiping Ren, Chonghe Li

Abstract

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) has emerged as a promising technique for fabricating NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) components, providing potential personalized customization in medical implants. In this study, in-situ synchrotron-based high-energy X-ray diffraction was employed to investigate the deformation behavior and stress-induced martensitic transformation (SIMT) of LPBF-fabricated polycrystalline NiTi under quasi-static uniaxial tension at varying strain rates. The results indicate that the printed NiTi alloy demonstrated a texture characterized by the coexistence of ⟨001⟩ and ⟨110⟩ austenitic orientations. The transformation behavior was highly dependent on both the strain rate. Notably, the (110) A planes showed a marked sensitivity to changes in lattice strain and the evolution of applied stress, whereas the (200)A planes exhibited a more stable response. Furthermore, an increased strain rate led to a more rapid rise in dislocation density.
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OpenAlex topics: Shape Memory Alloy Transformations · High Entropy Alloys Studies · Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes

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