Ti-Ni-Cu shape memory alloy preparation by powder metallurgy and hot forging
Samah Elkhatib, Ayman Elsayed, Junko Umeda, Katsuyoshi Kondoh · Springer Science and Business Media LLC · 2026
Ti-Ni-Cu shape memory alloys show improved properties over traditional Ti-Ni alloys, making them suitable for advanced applications.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- Ti-Ni-Cu SMAs show transformation temperatures of 60–75 °C.
- Hot forging refines microstructure and improves performance.
- Corrosion resistance is notably better than traditional Ti-Ni alloys.
- Ti50-Ni30-Cu20 alloy exhibits a 28% increase in hardness.
- The preparation route includes spark plasma sintering and heat treatment.
What's new
The study presents an optimized preparation route for Ti-Ni-Cu SMAs that enhances their functional and structural properties compared to traditional Ti-Ni alloys.
Limitations
The abstract does not specify the potential applications or the scalability of the production process.
Commercial context
The research is still in the laboratory stage and does not indicate commercial availability.
Publication
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Publication date
- March 26, 2026
- Research type
- Paper
- License
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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