Ni-free Ti-based Shape Memory Alloys [Hardcover]

Ni-free Ti-based Shape Memory Alloys reviews the fundamental issues of biomedical beta-type Ti base shape memory and superelastic alloys, including martensitic transformation, shape memory and superelastic properties, alloy development, thermomechanical treatment and microstructure control, and biocompatibility. Some unique properties, such as large nonlinear elastic behavior and low Young's modulus, observed in metastable Ti alloys are discussed on the basis of phase stability. As it is expected that superelastic Ti alloys will further expand the applications of shape memory alloys within the biomedical field, this book provides a comprehensive review of these new findings in Ti-base shape memory and superelastic alloys.

• Includes coverage of phase transformations in titanium alloys
• Discusses mechanical properties and alloy development
• Presents a review of Ti-based shape alloys and their applications

1. Martensitic transformation characteristics 2. Shape memory effect and superelasticity 3. Effect of alloying elements and alloy development 4. Thermomechanical treatment and microstructure control 5. Unique properties of meta-stable beta Ti alloys 6. Biocompatibility of superelastic beta Ti alloys 7. Fabrication and characterization of shape memory alloys

Presents a thorough review of the fundamental issues of biomedical b-type Ti-based shape memory and superelastic alloys

Prof. Hee Young Kim received his Ph. D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in 1998. From 1999 to 2001 he was a research associate in the Graduate School of Engineering at Kyoto University. In 2001,he became an assistant professor at Tohoku University. During 1999-2001, he worked on the high temperature deformation behavior of intermetallic compounds. He joined thel3-