Correlation of cavitation erosion resistance with indentation-derived properties for a NiTi alloy

F. T. Cheng, P. Shi, Hau Chung Man

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Abstract

An empirical relationship between cavitation erosion resistance and indentation-derived properties of NiTi alloy was established. Cavitation erosion is a common phenomenon experienced by engineering parts in contact with a fast-flowing or vibrating liquid in which the pressure fluctuates. The relationship provides evidence that both pseudoelasticity and pseudoplasticity contribute to cavitation erosion resistance.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1083-1089
Number of pages7
JournalScripta Materialia
Volume45
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Nov 2001

Keywords

  • Cavitation erosion
  • Hardness
  • Nanoindentation
  • NiTi

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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