Shape Memory and Superelastic Alloys : Technologies and Applications

Contributor contact details Preface Part I: Properties and processing Chapter 1: Mechanisms and properties of shape memory effect and superelasticity in alloys and other materials: a practical guide Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Properties of shape memory alloys (SMAs) 1.3 Fundamentals of shape memory alloys (SMAs) 1.4 Thermodynamics of martensitic transformation 1.5 Conclusions Chapter 2: Basic characteristics of titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni)-based and titanium-niobium (Ti-Nb)-based alloys Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni)-based alloys 2.3 Titanium-niobium (Ti-Nb)-based alloys 2.4 Conclusions Chapter 3: Development and commercialization of titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni) and copper (Cu)-based shape memory alloys (SMAs) Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Research on titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni)-based shape memory alloys (SMAs) 3.3 Research on copper (Cu)-based shape memory alloys (SMAs) 3.4 Conclusions Chapter 4: Industrial processing of titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni) shape memory alloys (SMAs) to achieve key properties Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Melting process 4.3 Working process 4.4 Forming and shape memory treatment Chapter 5: Design of shape memory alloy (SMA) coil springs for actuator applications Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Design of shape memory alloy (SMA) springs 5.3 Design of shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators 5.4 Manufacturing of shape memory alloy (SMA) springs Chapter 6: Overview of the development of shape memory and superelastic alloy applications Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 History of the applications of titanium-nickel (Ti-Ni)-based shape memory alloys (SMAs) and superelastic (SE) alloys 6.3 Other shape memory alloys (SMAs) 6.4 Examples of the main applications of titanium- nickel (Ti-Ni)-based alloys Part II: Application technologies for shape memory alloys (SMAs) Chapter 7: Applications of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in electrical appliances Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Automatic desiccators 7.3 Products utilizing shape memory alloys (SMAs) 7.4 Electric current actuator Chapter 8: Applications of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in hot water supplies Abstract: 8.1 Shower faucet with water temperature regulator 8.2 Gas flow shielding device 8.3 Bathtub adaptors Chapter 9: The use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in construction and housing Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Underground ventilator 9.3 Static rock breaker 9.4 Easy-release screw Chapter 10: The use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in automobiles and trains Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Shape memory alloys (SMAs) in automobiles 10.3 Oil controller in Shinkansen 10.4 Steam trap 10.5 Conclusions Chapter 11: The use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in aerospace engineering Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Development and properties of CryoFit (Aerofit, Inc.) 11.3 Development and properties of Frangibolt (TiNi Aerospace, Inc.) 11.4 Development and properties of Pinpuller (TiNi Aerospace, Inc., 2001) 11.5 Development and properties of variable geometry chevrons (VGCs) (The Boeing Company) 11.6 Development and properties of hinge and deployment system of lightweight flexible solar array (LFSA) on EO-1 (NASA and Lockheed Martin Astronautics) 11.7 Development and properties of rotating arm for material adherence experiment (MAE) in Mars Pathfinder mission (NASA) Chapter 12: Ferrous (Fe-based) shape memory alloys (SMAs): properties, processing and applications Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Iron-manganese-silicon (Fe-Mn-Si) shape memory alloys (SMAs) 12.3 Shape memory effect of the iron-manganese- silicon (Fe-Mn-Si) alloy 12.4 Mechanical properties of iron-manganese- silicon (Fe-Mn-Si) shape memory alloys (SMAs) 12.5 Proper process for shape memory effect 12.6 Applications of iron-manganese-silicon (Fe-Mn-Si) shape memory alloys (SMAs) 12.7 Future trends Part III: Application technologies for superelastic alloys Chapter 13: Applications of superelastic alloys in the telecommunications industry Abstract: 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Products utilizing superelastic alloys in the telecommunications industry Chapter 14: Applications of superelastic alloys in the clothing, sports and leisure industries Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Products utilizing superelastic alloys in the clothing, sports and leisure industries Chapter 15: Medical applications of superelastic nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) alloys Abstract: 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Hallux valgus 15.3 Orthodontic wire 15.4 Guide wire 15.5 Biliary stents 15.6 Regional chemotherapy catheter 15.7 Endoscopic guide wire 15.8 Device for onychocryptosis correction Appendix: History of the Association of Shape Memory Alloys Index