SMA and PZT in Mechatronics & Smart Materials

<p>It can be easily deformed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ability to 'remember' its austenite phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability of the alloy to withstand strains of up to 8% and return to the austenite phase when the load decreases or there is a change in temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Roughly 50% nickel and 50% titanium</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the alloy is above the martensite temperature, but there is a load strong enough to force the austenite into the martensite phase, and it does not return to the austenite phase until the loading is decreased or there is a large enough change in temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Take more repeated stress cycles than pure NiTi mixes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bone plates, surgical anchors, clot filters, catheters, retainers, eyeglasses, and aircraft maneuverability</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pseudo-elasticity and the shape memory effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Martensite and austenite</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be easily deformed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simple FCC structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ability to remember its austenite phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The alloy changes to the martensite phase when subjected to strain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To lift heavy loads with minimal electric current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows the alloy to change shape depending on temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Memory effect to pull bones together and prevent tissue damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They change states at different temperatures within a narrow range.</p> Signup and view all the answers