Nickel-titanium alloy known as shape memory alloy.
Nickel-titanium alloy, also known as shape memory alloy, is a special alloy with unique properties. The distinctive feature of this alloy is its ability to automatically return to its original shape after undergoing plastic deformation, provided it is exposed to a specific temperature condition. This phenomenon is known as the shape memory effect, one of the core characteristics of shape memory alloys. Nickel-titanium alloys have a very high elongation rate, which can exceed 20%, meaning they can still return to their original state even after experiencing significant deformation. Additionally, the fatigue life of nickel-titanium alloys is astonishingly high, reaching 1*10^7 cycles, indicating that they can maintain their shape memory function even with repeated use and deformation. The damping characteristics of nickel-titanium alloys are also outstanding,