Structure and functional properties of thermally and thermomechanically treated Ti-Ni-Nb based alloys with a wide martensitic hysteresis: II. Ti-Ni-Nb alloys with zirconium

The effect of zirconium on the structure, characteristics of thermoelastic martensitic transformation, and functional properties of Ti-Ni-Nb shape-memory alloys has been studied. The possibility of using this material for the manufacture of thermomechanical couplings intended for the design of extra reliable thermomechanical joints operating under extreme temperature conditions is considered.