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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 05, Number C2, Février 1995
IIIrd European Symposium on Martensitic TransformationsESOMAT'94 |
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| Page(s) | C2-335 - C2-341 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:1995251 | |
IIIrd European Symposium on Martensitic Transformations
ESOMAT'94
J. Phys. IV France 05 (1995) C2-335-C2-341
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:1995251
1 Scandinavian Memory Metals AB, P.O. Box 52, 13321 Saltsjöbaden, Sweden
2 Dep. MTM, de Croylaan 2, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium
© EDP Sciences 1995
ESOMAT'94
J. Phys. IV France 05 (1995) C2-335-C2-341
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:1995251
Relationship Between Shape Memory Material Properties and Applications
J. Cederström1 and J. Van Humbeeck21 Scandinavian Memory Metals AB, P.O. Box 52, 13321 Saltsjöbaden, Sweden
2 Dep. MTM, de Croylaan 2, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium
Abstract
The shape memory effect has been observed in several material systems : metals, ceramics and polymers. Mainly metallic systems in which a strain-induced or thermally-induced martensitic transformation occurs, have been explored. Also, recent discoveries have shown that shape memory effects in specific systems can also be driven by changes in hydrostatic pressure or magnetic fields. This indicates that not all effects related to the martensitic transformation have been explored yet for use in application. But even in classic systems designers are challenged to better analyse what functions the material properties can really bring about in applications such as actuators, smart materials or medical devices.
© EDP Sciences 1995