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Shape Memory AlloysShape Memory AlloysNickel TitaniumNickel Titanium
Shape Memory AlloysShape Memory Alloys
Metals that remember their original Metals that remember their original shapeshape
First observed by Chang and Read in First observed by Chang and Read in 19321932
Shape memory effect observed in 1951Shape memory effect observed in 1951
NiTi discovered by William J. Buehler in NiTi discovered by William J. Buehler in 19611961
Nickel TitaniumNickel Titanium
Discovered at Naval Discovered at Naval Ordnance LaboratoryOrdnance Laboratory
Most common type of Most common type of shape memory alloyshape memory alloy
Two solid phasesTwo solid phases Martensite phaseMartensite phase Austensite phaseAustensite phase
Current ApplicationsCurrent Applications
MedicalMedical TweezersTweezers Orthodontic wireOrthodontic wire Eye glass framesEye glass frames
SafetySafety Anti-scalding Anti-scalding
devices devices fire-sprinklers fire-sprinklers
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous AppliancesAppliances ClothingClothing StructuresStructures MicromanipulatoMicromanipulato
rsrs Robotic Robotic
actuators actuators
Future ApplicationsFuture Applications
Engines in cars and airplanesEngines in cars and airplanes
Car framesCar frames
Engine coolingEngine cooling
CarburetorCarburetor
Engine lubrication controlsEngine lubrication controls