Many alloys exhibit the shape memory effect, but only the Cu-Al-Zn, Cu-AI-Ni, and Ni-Ti alloysare presentand of commercial importance. The greatest use of these alloys is in biomedicine(filters, orthodontic implants, guide wires for catheters, etc.). Shape-memory alloys may be foundin sensors in automobiles, consumer products, and generally in smar...

By Safija Herenda, Merima Begović, Edhem Hasković, Vanja Asanović