Manufacturing of nitinol-based alloys by using modern technology: A short review

Chingiz Imamalizade

doi:10.15330/pcss.24.2.341-347

Authors

Chingiz Imamalizade Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Baku, Azerbaijan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15330/pcss.24.2.341-347

Keywords:

shape memory alloys, nitinol and alloys based on it, machine learning, microstructure, thermomechanical behavior

Abstract

The paper provides a brief review of literature data on the synthesis, processing, structure, mechanical properties, and application of nitinol and alloys based on it, which are promising functional materials found application in a number of high technologies. In addition, machine learning methods were applied to predict the temperatures of phase transformations.

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