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Shape memory alloy, SMA, shape memory metal, shape memory wire

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Shape Memory Alloys

Synonyms:

Shape memory alloy, SMA, shape memory metal, shape memory wire

Description:

The term Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) is applied to that group of metallic materials that demonstrate the ability to return to some previously defined shape or size when subjected to the appropriate thermal procedure. Generally, these materials can be plastically deformed at some relatively low temperature, and upon exposure to some higher temperature will return to their shape prior to the deformation.

Alloys Having A Shape Memory Effect:

        c) Ag-Cd 44/49 at.% Cd
        d) Au-Cd 46.5/50 at.% Cd
        e) Cu-Al-Ni 14/14.5 wt.% Al and 3/4.5 wt.% Ni
        f) Cu-Sn approx. 15 at.% Sn
        g) Cu-Zn 38.5/41.5 wt.% Zn
        h) Cu-Zn-X (X = Si,Sn,Al) a few wt.% of X
        i) In-Ti 18/23 at.% Ti
        j) Ni-Al 36/38 at.% Al
        k) Ni-Ti 49/51 at.% Ni
        l) Fe-Pt approx. 25 at.% Pt
        m) Mn-Cu 5/35 at.% Cu
        n) Fe-Mn-Si
        o) Pt alloys
        Source: K. Shimizu and T. Tadaki, Shape Memory Alloys, H. Funakubo, Ed., Gordon
             and Breach Science Publishers, 1987
Commercial SMA Alloys:

a) Nickel-titanium alloys
b) Copper-base alloys such as CuZnAl and CuAlNi

Physical Properties Available:

Strip, ribbon, sheet, wire, & tube

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Typical Applications:

a) Superelastic Devices

b) Shape Memory Actuation Devices

c) Martensitic Devices

d) Medical implants (Pt alloys)

Packaging:

Usually to customer specification

TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

Unknown. For further information please call the E.P.A. at 1.202.554.1404

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