The First Principle Studies on the Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Effect of Ni₂YIn(Y=Fe, Co) Heusler Alloys

Abstract:

The atom occupied sites, structures, tetragonal transformation and magnetic properties are studied by the first principles calculations. From least energy principle, the calculated equilibrium lattice parameter is 6.03 Å and 6.00 Å for Cu₂MnAl type Ni₂YIn (Y=Fe, Co) alloys, respectively. The Ni₂YIn (Y=Fe, Co) alloys show steady martensitic phases at c/a=1.29 and c/a=1.36 based on the EBP’s method. Ni atoms and Y (Y=Fe, Co) contribute to the total magnetic moments, and keep parallel aligned in martensitic and austenitic phases. The Ni₂YIn (Y=Fe, Co) alloys are the candidates for Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 727)
• Pages: 185-190
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.727.185
• Online since: January 2017
• Authors: Zhi Ren, Jian Jiao, Yang Liu, Jing Jiang Song, Xiao Hong Zhang, He Yan Liu, Song Tao Li*
• Keywords: First Principle Calculations, Magnetic Properties, Martensitic Transformation

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