Porous NiTi shape memory alloys produced by combustion synthesis

C. L. Chu, C. Y. Chung, S. D. Wang

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

    Abstract

    The fabrication by combustion synthesis and properties of the porous NiTi SMA with appropriate pore characteristics and high strength were studied in this paper. The experimental results show the porous NiTi SMA with three-dimensionally interconnected pores has the isotropic pore structure. Besides two second phases (Ti2Ni and Ti3Ni4) in small amount, the desired products, such as B2(NiTi) and B19'(NiTi) are the predominant phases in the porous NiTi SMA. The transformation temperatures of the porous NiTi SMA could be easily adjusted to the ideal values below or near the body temperature. Porous NiTi SMA has a high compressive strength (up to 500MPa), which can meet the strength demand of hard tissue implants and a low Young's modulus (5.82GPa) similar to that of natural bones. Such porous NiTi SMA is more suitable for the medical applications.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMedical Device Materials - Proceedings of the Materials and Processes for Medical Devices Conference 2003
    Pages283-286
    Publication statusPublished - 2003
    EventMaterials & Processes for Medical Devices Conference 2003 - Anaheim, United States
    Duration: 8 Sept 200310 Sept 2003

    Conference

    ConferenceMaterials & Processes for Medical Devices Conference 2003
    PlaceUnited States
    CityAnaheim
    Period8/09/0310/09/03

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