Experimental studies reveal thermomechanical characteristics and reactive force generation in Cu-Al-Mn elements, indicating potential for heat engines in power plants.
Key Points
Reactive force generation was established at a heating temperature of +90...+100 °C, restoring shape in 0.15 s.
The specific indicator of reactive force generation was found to be – 0.97 W/g, indicating efficiency for energy applications.
Testing involved instruments measuring thermomechanical characteristics and force-temperature curves across varying parameters.
Findings suggest promising applications for functional intermetallics in generating electrical energy from low-potential thermal sources.