Abstract
This article focuses on the specific aspects of nitinol that are of interest to medical device designers. It describes the physical metallurgy, physical properties, and tensile properties of the nitinol. The article discusses the factors influencing superelastic shape memory effects, fatigue, and corrosion in medical device design. It reviews the biocompatibility of nitinol based on corrosion behavior. The article explains the general principles, potential pitfalls, and key properties for manufacturing, heat treatment, and processing of nitinol.
Tom Duerig, Shape Memory Alloys, Materials for Medical Devices, Vol 23, ASM Handbook, Edited By Roger J. Narayan, ASM International, 2012, p 237–250, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v23.a0005658
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