Shape memory and superelastic alloys: applications and technologies

Shape memory and superelastic alloys possess properties not present in ordinary metals meaning that they can be used for a variety of applications. Shape memory and superelastic alloys: Applications and technologies explores these applications discussing their key features and commercial performance. Readers will gain invaluable information and insight into the current and potential future applications of shape memory alloys. Part 1 covers the properties and processing of shape memory effect and superelasticity in alloys for practical users with chapters covering the basic characteristics of Ti-Ni-based and Ti-Nb-based shape memory and superelastic (SM/SE) alloys, the development and commercialisation of TiNi and Cu-based alloys, industrial processing and device elements, design of SMA coil springs for actuators before a final overview on the development of SM and SE applications. Part 2 introduces SMA application technologies with chapters investigating SMAs in electrical applications, hot-water supply, construction and housing, automobiles and railways and aerospace engineering before looking at the properties, processing and applications of Ferrous(Fe)-based SMAs. Part 3 focuses on the applications of superelastic alloys and explores their functions in the medical, telecommunications, clothing, sports and leisure industries. The appendix briefly describes the history and activity of the Association of Shape Memory Alloys (ASMA). INDICE: Part 1 Properties and processing: Mechanisms and properties of theshape memory effect and superelasticity in alloys: a practical guide; Basic characteristics of Ti-Ni based and Ti-Nb based alloys; Development and commercialisation of TiNi and Cubased shape memory alloys; Industrial processing of TiNi shape memory alloys to achieve key properties; Design of shape memory alloy(SMA) coil springs for actuator applications; Overview of the development of shape memory and superelastic alloy applications. Part 2 Application technologies for shape memory alloys: Applications of shape memory alloys in electricalappliances; Applications of shape memory alloys in hot-water supply; The use of shape memory alloys in construction and housing; The use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in automobiles and railways; The use of shape memory alloys in aerospace engineering; Ferrous (Fe-based) shape memory alloys: properties, processing and applications. Part 3 Application technologies for superelastic alloys: Applications of superelastic alloys in the telecommunications, industry; Applications of superelastic alloys in the clothing, sports and leisure industries; Medical applications of superelastic Ni-Ti alloys.

• ISBN: 978-1-84569-707-5
• Editorial: Woodhead
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 390
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés