Sintering studies on Ni–Ti–Fe elemental powder mixtures using differential scanning calorimetry
Shape memory alloys based on the Ni–Ti system derive their versatile properties from the non-stoichiometric intermetallic compound NiTi. The transformation temperature associated with its shape memory effect is dependent on composition, which can be controlled by minor additions of a third element like iron. This work considers the formation of various intermetallic compounds and the evolution of