Important: Sheet is sold in increments of 1 inch; the width is fixed at 7.9 inches. Use the Quantity selector to choose the LENGTH of the sheet you want.
For example:
Quantity of 2: you'll receive an UNCUT single sheet, 2" x 7.9" in size
Quantity of 7: you'll receive an UNCUT single sheet: 7" x 7.9" in size
This listing is for Shape Memory Alloy (the magic kind) - 1mm thick sheet. Unlike wire, it is rather tough to bend, and more suitable for CNC milling your own custom parts than using it as-is. For general experimentation with nitinol, we recommend you purchase our Nitinol Wire instead (here).
It is activated by almost boiling water or another heat source. Bend it when cold (within reason), and it will return to flat when heated. It can be programmed to take on a different shape using an oven. Contact us for instructions.
Please note, unlike wire, which we recommend to most customers, the 1mm sheet is very stiff. In order to make it into usable parts, you will probably need to cut it or mill it to your desired final shape.
The maximum sheet width is 7.9 inches. It is sold in 1 inch increments; the price is for a strip measuring 6 x 1 inch. Simply select the inches you want the length to be.
The maximum sheet length is 26.3 inches. If you order a quantity of 26, we will send the entire 26.3 inch sheet.
The sheet seems similar to stainless steel, but that is where the similarities end. The material is quite impressive when its comes to its phase transformation capabilities. Its mechanical characteristics change based on its temperature. At below approximately 60°C, the sheet can be bent with your hands and deformed in other ways. As temperatures approach 80°C (close to boiling water), the sheet becomes very stiff.
Specifications
- Type: Memory Muscle Sheet (shape memory alloy)
- Activation: 80º C transition temp
- Diameter: 1 mm
- Treatment: cold rolled, mill finish
- Width: 6 inches
- Length: sold in increments of 1 inch per quantity of 1
- Multiple quantities will ship together (not cut)
- Analysis: Ni - 55%; H - 0.001%; O - 0.05%; N - 0.001%; C - 0.05%; Ti - Balance
- Material certificate available upon request
Get your Nitinol while you still can!