Method for controlling phase transformation temperature in metal alloy of a device
US8216398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21D2201/01
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An efficient method to reduce product wastes due to inaccurate transformation temperatures for shape memory products and parts, which provides a useful method for optimizing shape memory alloys phase transformation temperatures and mechanical properties by using heat treatment procedures below 250 degrees C. for extended dwell times.
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