Shape memory characteristics of a near β titanium alloy

Pseudoelastic behaviour of a β Ti–25Nb–3Zr–3Mo–2Sn alloy

“…In particular, a low elastic modulus is necessary in order to reduce the mismatch between implant materials and human bone, which can otherwise lead to detrimental "stress shielding" effects. A range of alloys have been developed which utilize various combinations of ␤-stabilising elements and exhibit both shape memory and pseudoelastic behaviour [3,5,[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]. Near ␤ Ti alloys containing the non-toxic elements Nb, Zr, Mo and Sn have been developed by the present authors for biomedical implant applications [6,15].…”

Mechanical properties of Ti–(∼49at%) Ni shape memory alloy, part II: Effect of ageing treatment

“…The samples were bent around a cylinder of diameter 10 mm. The shape recovery ratio was used as the measurement of the shape memory effect (SME) following the principle described in the literature [43,44].…”

Effect of Deformation Temperature on Texture Evolution of TLM Titanium Alloy

“…The TLM alloy, with a nominal chemical composition of Ti-3Zr-2Sn-3Mo-25Nb (wt.%), is a near β type biomedical titanium alloy independently designed and developed by Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Reaearch in China. It possesses lower elastic modulus (E) values, excellent strength and toughness, better wear resistance and fatigue that offers a good comnination of the safety and quality for implanting [4][5][6]. Intensive investigations have been fucused on this TLM alloy regarding such scientific aspects that processing route [7], phase transformation and microstructure [8], mechanical properties [9], biocompatibility of micro-arc oxidation film on titanium alloy surface [10], etc.…”