The phase diagram for NixTi1-x (0 < x < 1) is shown in the figure below....

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The phase diagram for NixTi1-x (0 < x < 1) is shown in the figure below. Weight Percent Nickel 40 10 20 30 50 60 70 80 90 100 1800 1870°c 1600 L- 1455°c 1400 1380°c 1310°c 1304° (Ni) 1200 1118°C TINI (STI) 1000 984°C 942°c ea2°c 800 765°c -(aTi) 600 10 20 30 50 60 70 80 90 100 Atomic % Nickel (a) What can you conclude from the phase diagram about the synthesis and composition of the shape memory alloy with the nominal formula 'NITI'? (4 marks) Temperature °C INL TINig (b) The phase transition temperature for the austenite/martensite phase transition as a function of composition of 'NITI' is shown in the figure below. 100 50 -50 -100- -150+ 0.46 0.47 0.48 0.49 0.50 0.51 0.52 0.53 x in NijxTix Comment on the usefulness of this material as a shape memory alloy across the given composition range (hint: keep in mind potential applications). (6 marks) Transition temperature ("C) The phase diagram for NixTi1-x (0 < x < 1) is shown in the figure below. Weight Percent Nickel 40 10 20 30 50 60 70 80 90 100 1800 1870°c 1600 L- 1455°c 1400 1380°c 1310°c 1304° (Ni) 1200 1118°C TINI (STI) 1000 984°C 942°c ea2°c 800 765°c -(aTi) 600 10 20 30 50 60 70 80 90 100 Atomic % Nickel (a) What can you conclude from the phase diagram about the synthesis and composition of the shape memory alloy with the nominal formula 'NITI'? (4 marks) Temperature °C INL TINig (b) The phase transition temperature for the austenite/martensite phase transition as a function of composition of 'NITI' is shown in the figure below. 100 50 -50 -100- -150+ 0.46 0.47 0.48 0.49 0.50 0.51 0.52 0.53 x in NijxTix Comment on the usefulness of this material as a shape memory alloy across the given composition range (hint: keep in mind potential applications). (6 marks) Transition temperature ("C)