Shape memory effect in nanoindentation of nickel–titanium thin films

In this study, a series of nanoindentations was made on NiTi shape memory alloy thin films at millinewton loads with a Berkovich indenter. Mapping of the indentation topography using atomic force microscopy reveals direct evidence that the thermally induced martensitic transformation of these films...

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Published in:Applied physics letters 2003-07, Vol.83 (2), p.257-259
Main Authors: Shaw, G. A., Stone, D. S., Johnson, A. D., Ellis, A. B., Crone, W. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In this study, a series of nanoindentations was made on NiTi shape memory alloy thin films at millinewton loads with a Berkovich indenter. Mapping of the indentation topography using atomic force microscopy reveals direct evidence that the thermally induced martensitic transformation of these films allows for partial indent recovery on the nanoscale. Indeed, recovery is nearly complete at indentation depths of less than 100 nm. A hemispherical cavity model is presented to predict an upper limit to shape memory recovery of sharp indentations.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.1591235