Title :
Shape memory metals
Author :
Johnson, David A.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA, USA
Abstract :
A look at the principles of shape memory metals, in particular the alloy, nitinol. Many practical applications of nitinol are covered.<>
Keywords :
nickel alloys; shape memory effects; titanium alloys; NiTi; alloy; nitinol; shape memory metals; Annealing; Crystallization; Heat engines; Laboratories; Phase change materials; Resistance heating; Shape memory alloys; Temperature dependence; Titanium alloys; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
