Shape memory effect and super elasticity. its dental applications
Kotian, R.
Indian Journal of Dental Research Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research 12(2): 101-104
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0970-9290 PMID: 11665395 Document Number: 526505
The shape memory alloys are quite fascinating materials characterized by a shape memory effect and super elasticity which ordinary metals do not have. This unique behaviour was first found in a Au-47.5 at % Cd alloy in 1951, and was published in 1963 by the discovery of Ti-Ni alloy. Shape memory alloys now being practically used as new functional alloys for various dental and medical applications.