Nitinol Shape Memory Alloy Sheet, Thickness: 1 mm, AF: 50-55°C

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Nitinol Shape Memory Alloy Sheet, Thickness: 1 mm, AF: 50-55°C

Nitinol represents a shape memory alloy comprising of nickel and titanium. It undergoes a phase transformational alteration in its crystal structure, contingent upon variations in temperature. When it is subjected to cooling from its elevated temperature state known as austenite to its lower temperature state, referred to as martensite, it exhibits a change in shape. Nitinol finds diverse applications in various fields. Primarily, it serves as thermal and electrical actuators, functioning as sensors or actuators in thermal valves for fluidics, as well as autofocus actuators in action cameras. This material also boasts extensive utilization in the realm of biomedicine. Due to its exceptional biocompatibility, Nitinol is well-suited for medical applications, such as orthopedic implants, catheters, orthodontics (brackets and wires), and neurovascular interventions, including stroke thrombolysis. It also plays a crucial role in the field of medicine as stents. By inserting Nitinol stents in a contracted form into arteries or veins, they regain their original shape upon reaching body temperature, thereby enhancing blood flow. Moreover, in the domain of structural engineering, superelastic Nitinol is employed in the construction of bridges and buildings. When concrete, containing Nitinol wires, is utilized in construction projects, these wires can detect cracks and identify them on a larger scale