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Shape memory alloys A group of metallic materials that can return to some previously defined shape or size when subjected to the appropriate thermal procedure. That is, shape memory alloys can be plastically deformed at some relatively low temperature and, upon exposure to some higher temperature, will return to their original shape. Materials that exhibit shape memory only upon heating are said to have a one-way shape memory, while those which also undergo a change in shape upon recooling have a two-way memory. Typical materials that exhibit the shape memory effect include a number of copper alloy systems and the alloys of gold-cadmium, nickel-aluminum, and iron-platinum. See Alloy, Heat treatment (metallurgy), Metal, mechanical properties of How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The company is renowned for its world-class knowledge and development in Electrical Engineering and RF Microwave Design, Finite Element Analysis, Implantable Medical Devices, Shape Memory Alloys (Nitinol), Flex Circuitry, and as Expert Witnesses in Materials, Patents and Chip Packaging. In addition, shipments were strong for very high-value products such as niobium-titanium alloys, nickel-titanium shape memory alloys, nickel-titanium super-elastic alloys and hafnium alloys. Epone, France Shape Memory Alloys Division New Hartford, N. |
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