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High temperature shape memory alloys

US4865663A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 1988
Grant dateSep 12, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22F1/006
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A nickel-titanium-palladium based alloy for converting heat energy into mechanical energy. The alloy exhibits shape memory. The alloy contains palladium to raise the temperature at which the alloy flexes between a deformed condition at a relatively colder temperature and a nondeformed condition at a relatively higher temperature. The alloy is characterized by including boron for increasing the fabricability of the alloy.

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