What is nitinol wire?
Nitinol wire is a type of shape memory alloy primarily composed of nickel (Ni) and titanium (Ti). Known for its unique properties, nitinol can undergo deformation at lower temperatures and return to its original shape when heated above a specific transformation temperature. This ability is due to a reversible phase transformation between austenite and martensite phases. Nitinol wire exhibits superelasticity, allowing it to endure large deformations and recover without permanent damage. These characteristics make nitinol wire valuable across various industries, including aerospace, medical devices, robotics, and consumer electronics, where precise control, resilience, and shape recovery are essential requirements.