Ternary alloy and apparatus thereof
US6786984B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21D2201/01
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This present invention relates to an alloy comprising Sn, at least one of Ti and Zr and at least one of Nb and Ta as the major elements. The total percentage of the Nb and Ta in the alloy material is preferably from 8 to 20 atom % and the percentage of the Sn in the alloy material is preferably from 2 to 6 atom %. The alloy material is preferably Ni-free and has shape memory characteristics or superelasticity.
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