The Electrodeposition of the Magnetic Shape Memory Alloy Ni-Mn-Ga

Authors

Kenneth McDonald, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State UniversityFollow
Jessica Drache, TU DresdenFollow
Dr. Uwe Gaitzsch, Leibniz-IFW DresdenFollow

Document Type

Student Presentation

Publication Date

4-11-2011

Abstract

Shape memory alloy (SMA): Material capable of overcoming large strains to return to a pre-deformed shape via a thermally induced martensitic phase transformation. In magnetic SMA, the shape change can be induced with a magnetic field.

Faculty Sponsor

Dr. Peter Müllner