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Heusler Alloy Ribbons: Structure, Martensitic Transformation, Magnetic Transitions, and Exchange Bias Effect

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We outline the microstructure, crystal structure, first-order martensitic transformation, and magnetic properties observed in selected Heusler Ni–Mn–Z (Z = In, Sn) alloys produced in ribbon shape by melt spinning. Along with a detailed description of Heusler alloy ribbon production and structural, calorimetric, and magnetic characterization, we highlight various characteristic features associated with the disorder influence on the magnetostructural martensitic transformation related to phase coexistence, metastability, supercooling, and superheating as a consequence of its first-order nature. Magnetic field and annealing effect on the martensitic phase transformation are also analyzed. The understanding of that transition process helps us to explain the exchange bias effect observed in the martensite phase of Ni–Mn–In and Ni–Mn–Sn systems.

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Financial support under Spanish MINECO research projects MAT2013-47231-C2-1-P, MAT2013-47231-C2-2-P, and MAT2013-48054-C2-2-R is acknowledged. Scientific support from the University of Oviedo SCT is also recognized.

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González-Legarreta, L. et al. (2016). Heusler Alloy Ribbons: Structure, Martensitic Transformation, Magnetic Transitions, and Exchange Bias Effect. In: Zhukov, A. (eds) Novel Functional Magnetic Materials. Springer Series in Materials Science, vol 231. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26106-5_3

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