Abstract: Ti-50.6Ni(molar fraction, %) shape memory alloy solution treated at 850℃ for 1h followed by ageing treatment at 450℃ for 3h was studied with differential scanning calorimetry(DSC), X-ray diffractometry(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM). DSC measurement reveals two separate transformation peaks. XRD and TEM demonstrate that a three-stage transformation occurs. The Ti₃Ni₄ precipitates are coherent with the R-phase. The crystal structure of R-phase was analyzed by two diffraction patterns method. The diffraction patterns of R-phase were obtained in detail from the same region.

Key words:  Ti-Ni shape memory alloys; R-phase transformation; Ti₃Ni₄ precipitates