NT0408 Ti-Ni-Cu & Ti-Ni-Nb shape memory alloy

Brief Introduction to Shape Memory Alloys

Ti-Ni-Cu and Ti-Ni-Nb shape memory alloys exhibit defined properties for varied applications. They have phase transition temperatures ranging from -20°C to 120°C and demonstrate measurable shape memory effects and superelastic behaviour. The alloys have a yield strength above 500 MPa and good corrosion resistance. They are biocompatible and meet the required standards for medical devices; consequently, they are used in biomedical implants. Their applications extend to aerospace, automotive engineering and mechanical engineering, where specific performance data informs technical and biomedical developments.

Specifications for Shape Memory Alloys

Applications of Shape Memory Alloys

1. Biomedical Applications: The alloys are utilised in medical implants such as stents, orthopaedic implants and orthodontic devices due to their biocompatibility and shape memory properties.

2. Aerospace: The alloys are used in actuators, valves and structural components in aircraft. Their low mass, defined strength and fatigue resistance support these functions.

3. Automotive: They are applied in actuators, sensors and engine components in vehicles. Their durability and resistance to deformation have been recorded.

4. Electronics: Their precise shape memory behaviour and reliability justify their use in microactuators, switches and connectors.

5. Robotics: They are incorporated in robotic mechanisms and prostheses to facilitate controlled and measured movements.

6. Consumer Goods: They are found in eyeglass frames, watches and novelty items due to their measured shape memory performance.

7. Energy: They are used in devices for energy conversion, in smart materials and in damping systems to manage energy transfer.

Packaging of SAM Ti-Ni-Cu & Ti-Ni-Nb Shape Memory Alloys

Our Ti-Ni-Cu and Ti-Ni-Nb shape memory alloys are externally marked and labelled to support efficient identification and quality control. Care is taken to prevent damage during storage or transport.

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