Nitinol
Revision as of 12:16, 27 April 2013 by (username removed)
Description
A tradename for a shape memory metal alloy that can be deformed then return to its original shape with heat. Nitinol was developed in 1965 by the U.S. Naval Ordanance Laboratory. The alloy is composed of nickel (55%) and titanium (45%). Its name is an acronym for Nickel-Titantium Naval Ordanance Lab. Less expensive shape memory metals are composed of copper-zinc-aluminum alloys.
Synonyms and Related Terms
shape memory alloy (SMA); memory metal; smart wire; Nitionol (Deut.)
Additional Information
Nitinol Devices: Website
Authority
- Website address 1, Website address 1 Comment: Nitinaol Devices : http://www.nitinol.com/3tech.htm
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: shape memory alloy