| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/H95211/01 |
| Title: |
HIGH-SENSITIVITY MICROCALORIMETRY ON METASTABLE MATERIALS SUBJECTED TO APPLIED STRESS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Friend, Professor C |
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| Department: |
Sch of Engineering & Applied Science |
| Organisation: |
Cranfield University |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
10 May 1993 |
Ends: |
09 May 1996 |
Value (£): |
133,311
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Materials Characterisation |
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The applicant has developed a prototype microcalorimeter which is capable of carrying out measurements on solid-state transformations under applied stress. This technique will ultimately have a range of application in the calorimetry of solid-state transformations which show strong dependence on both stress and temperature. The principles of such measurements have been proven on this prototype, however, this device has neither the sensitivity nor stability to make such measurements in a precise and 'user-friendly' manner. To allow a continuation of these important measurements the applicant has redesigned both the calorimeter and its ancillary equipment, and the applicant seeks support to build and calibrate this second-generation instrument. If constructed this will be a unique facility in the UK. The proposed programme is divided into two stages. The first will involve the construction of this second generation microcalorimeter. During the second stage this device will then be calibrated and used to make preliminary measurements on a series of martensitic transformations in single crystal Cu-A1-Ni alloys. The behaviour of these transformations are typical of stress-temperature dependent phase transitions and will therefore fully demonstrate the feasibility of this type of calorimetric measurement. The data for such measurements will also be of direct relevance to the development of Shape-Memory effect materials which are strategic materials used in a large number of thermal actuation and 'Smart Structural' applications.
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http://www.cranfield.ac.uk |