Nitinol Wire

Primary Applications

  • Medical Devices: Stents, guidewires—shape memory, superelasticity.
  • Aerospace: Release mechanisms—high – temp stability, reliability.
  • Consumer Products: Eyeglass frames—superelasticity, durability.

Testing & Certification

  • Transformed Temperatures
  • Tensile Properties
  • Chemical Composition
  • Customer – Specific Requirements

Packaging & Delivery

  • Packaging: Standard seaworthy packages or custom solutions—safeguards wire during transit.
  • Shipping: Global delivery via trusted couriers. Contact us for lead times—we align with your production schedule.

Product Description

LuminaTitanium provides high – performance Nitinol Wire, a nickel – titanium shape memory alloy (SMA). With unique superelasticity and shape memory, it suits medical, aerospace, and consumer industrial applications.

Technical Specifications

ParameterDetailsWhy It Works for You
ConditionsCold – Worked, Straight Strain Annealed, Shape Set AnnealedOffers flexibility in mechanical properties (superelasticity, shape memory).
SurfacesShiny Black Oxide, Mechanically Polished, Ultrafine Polished, CustomSuits aesthetic and functional needs (corrosion resistance, smoothness).
SizeDiameters from 0.01mm to 5mm and aboveMatches precision applications (medical devices, microelectronics).
LengthCoils or CustomizableFits production line or project length needs—no secondary cutting hassle.
PackingStandard seaworthy packages or CustomSafeguards wire during transit, ideal for international shipping.

Key Advantages

  • Precision Customization: Need specific diameters (0.01 – 5mm), conditions (cold – worked/shape set annealed), or surfaces? We tailor Nitinol wire for your use—medical stents, aerospace release mechanisms, consumer eyewear, etc. Small batches welcome for testing.
  • Quality Assurance: Undergo strict certification (transformed temperatures, tensile properties, chemical composition). Unique shape memory and superelasticity—ensures reliability in dynamic environments (temperature – triggered actuation).
  • Industry – Critical Performance: Shape memory, superelasticity—supports medical, aerospace, and consumer industries.

Physical Properties

PropertyDetailsWhy It Works for You
Density6.45gms/ccLightweight—suits aerospace and medical devices.
Melting Temperature1240 – 1310°CHigh – temp stability—withstands harsh operating conditions.
Resistivity (hi – temp state)82 uohm – cmMatches electrical applications (antennas, sensors).
Resistivity (lo – temp state)76 uohm – cm 
Thermal Conductivity0.1 W/cm·°CLow thermal conductivity—suits thermal management applications.
Heat Capacity0.077 cal/gm·°C 
Latent Heat5.78 cal/gm, 24.2 J/gm 
Magnetic Susceptibility (hi – temp)3.8 uemu/gmNon – magnetic—suits medical and aerospace devices.
Magnetic Susceptibility (lo – temp)2.5 uemu/gm 

Mechanical Properties

PropertyDetailsWhy It Works for You
Ultimate Tensile Strength754 – 960 MPa or 110 – 140 ksiHigh strength—supports structural and load – bearing applications.
Typical Elongation to Fracture15.5%Ductile—suits forming and shaping processes.
Typical Yield Strength (hi – temp)560 MPa, 80 ksi 
Typical Yield Strength (lo – temp)100 MPa, 15 ksi 
Approximate Elastic Modulus (hi – temp)75 GPa, 11 Mpsi 
Approximate Elastic Modulus (lo – temp)28 GPa, 4 Mpsi 
Approximate Poisson’s Ratio0.3 

Actuation Properties

PropertyDetailsWhy It Works for You
Energy Conversion Efficiency5%Efficient—suits actuator and energy – harvesting applications.
Work Output~1 Joule/gramHigh work output—supports shape – memory actuation systems.

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