Papers by Keyword: Shape-Memory Heusler Alloy

Abstract: In this paper we present a theoretical model for calculation of the (positive and negative) magnetocaloric effects and magnetic properties of the Heusler Ni50Mn34In16 alloy by the classical Monte Carlo study. By the help of the proposed model the temperature dependences of the magnetization, tetragonal deformation, heat capacity, positive and negative isothermal magnetic entropy changes for magnetic field variation are obtained. All quantities are in good qualitative agreement with the available experimental data.

Abstract: On the basis of Monte Carlo simulations, we investigate the temperature dependence of magnetization of Ni-Mn-Sb Heusler alloys, in which the part of the Mn atoms interact antiferromagnetically. It is shown that this antiferromagnetic exchange is responsible for existence of several magnetic phase transitions in the Heusler alloys. For a certain set of parameters of the model Hamiltonian we obtain coupled martensitic and magnetic phase transitions. Results of simulations agree in an excellent way with the experimental magnetization curves.

Abstract: The three-dimensional model for the theoretical description of the phase transformations and the magnetocaloric effect in shape – memory Heusler Ni2+xMn1-xGa alloys (x=0.18 – 0.27) with a coupled magnetostructural phase transition by the classical Monte Carlo method is proposed. It is shown that the isothermal magnetic entropy change upon magnetic field variations from 0 to 5 T and other magnetic properties are in good agreement with the available experimental data.