Analysis of the Deformation Process in Ni3(Al, Fe) Intermetallic under Longitudinal Bending

The structure and magnetic properties of an Ni3(Al, Fe) single crystal after high-temperature rolling deformation have been studied. It has been shown that high-temperature rolling deformation induces longitudinal bending in Ni3(Al, Fe), which is accompanied by the nonuniform distribution of stresses along the length of the sample. It has been found that longitudinal bending leads to change in either the mechanical or physical properties of the metal. Dynamic recrystallization has been found to occur at high degrees of deformation (starting at 40%). Local change in the distance between nickel and aluminum atoms, as well as the chemical composition, that takes place in the bending zones (distortions) of a crystal lattice of Ni3Al intermetallic compound is accompanied by change in the saturation magnetization and Curie temperature.