Shape Memory And Superelastic Alloys Technologies And Applications Woodhead Publishing In Materials Kiyoshi Yamauchi by Kiyoshi Yamauchi, Ichizo Ohkata, Koichi Tsuchiya, Shuichi Miyazaki 9781845697075, 1845697073 instant download after payment.

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 information of the current and potential future applications of shape memory alloys.  Part one covers the properties and processing of shape memory effect and superelasticity in alloys for practical uses with chapters covering the basic characteristics of Ti-Ni-based and Ti-Nb-based shape memory and superelastic (SM/SE) alloys, the development and commercialization 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 two 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).