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''Nitinol'' is a SMA (shape memory alloy) that have beendesignedto work in a particular way in response to the stresses and strains placed on it, specially developed to 'remember' its shape under specific conditions. ''Nitinol'' is an alloy of nickel and titanium.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThey're generally some kind of stainless steel, possibly with some titanium included. People who are allergic to nickel (a component of most types of stainless steel) can either use a titanium alloy or use regular stainless steel that's been plated with gold.
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∙ 9y agoSmart alloys are used for braces because:
- they are easily bent
- they are strong
- they 'remember' their shape when heated
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∙ 12y agoBecause traditionally, spectacles were worn by smart people. Nowadays many people wear spectacles but not all of them are smart.
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In what industrial applications are lithium compounds used?
the production of synthetic vitamins, the manufacture of special-purpose alloys, use in aluminum lithium composite alloys for commercial and military aircraft, and in nuclear energy applications
What advantage to smart alloys have over ordinary metals?
A smart alloy, also called a shape memory alloy, returns to its original shape when heated. They can be used to make solid-state actuators and have numerous applications in the medical and aerospace industries.=== === a normal alloy (like steel) with special qualities. they can bend back into their original shape after being bent. They are used in medical operations and dental braces. They are newly developed so are quite expensive.What is an alloy?Pure metals are too soft for many uses. To make metals harder we mix them together to make alloys. Useful alloys include:-the copper alloys, bronze and brass-steel, which is an alloy of iron, other metals and the non-metallic element carbon.
What do people do with titanium?
Titanium is used to make alloys. These alloys are used to make vehicle parts.
Are silicon and germanium always used in alloys?
No, some alloys may use one or the other or both but many alloys use neither.
Why are alloys poor conductors of electricity?
Alloys are a combination of two or more elements. Not all alloys are poor conductors, in fact many are used specifically as conductors.
Why are smart alloys used?
Smart alloys are used because they have an ability to flex and mould in a certain position
How are smart alloys used in medicine?
it is used because it can unblock artertise
In what industrial applications are lithium compounds used?
the production of synthetic vitamins, the manufacture of special-purpose alloys, use in aluminum lithium composite alloys for commercial and military aircraft, and in nuclear energy applications
What is hardened metal once used to manufacture the finest quality of sword blade?
varios steel alloys of varios carbon levels.
These materials are smart because they can return to their original shape when heated and used by surgeons to hold broken bones while healing?
alloys
Why the memory alloys are better in making spectacle frames?
Memory alloys are more effective to use nowadays in spectacle frames as - obviously - the specatcles are intended to be used by a single person, therefore, by using a metal that retains the shape it is encouraged to make by the users face, it means that the person who used the spectacles regularly would find wearing them more comfortable as the alloy is moulded to the contours of their face - rather than having the set, rigid shape of many old spectacles, which may not fit a persons face and be uncomfortable to wear.
Are spectacles opaque?
Spectacles is an older word for eyeglasses. If spectacles were opaque, no one could see through the lenses. The glass (now plastic) used in spectacles must be clear and without scratches.
What is a person if he has on spectacles?
If a person is wearing spectacles it means he is wearing a pair of glasses. The word spectacles is rarely used in this day and age.
What advantage to smart alloys have over ordinary metals?
A smart alloy, also called a shape memory alloy, returns to its original shape when heated. They can be used to make solid-state actuators and have numerous applications in the medical and aerospace industries.=== === a normal alloy (like steel) with special qualities. they can bend back into their original shape after being bent. They are used in medical operations and dental braces. They are newly developed so are quite expensive.What is an alloy?Pure metals are too soft for many uses. To make metals harder we mix them together to make alloys. Useful alloys include:-the copper alloys, bronze and brass-steel, which is an alloy of iron, other metals and the non-metallic element carbon.
What do people do with titanium?
Titanium is used to make alloys. These alloys are used to make vehicle parts.
What are 3 uses of copper alloys?
Copper alloys are used in jewllery.
What kind of metal used in 1996 Dodge pickup wheels?
Both steel and aluminum alloys where used.Both steel and aluminum alloys where used.
