Table 3.
Average transformation temperatures of the NiTi powder, NT and heat treated samples.
| Samples/Transformation Temperatures | Ms (°C) | Mf (°C) | As (°C) | Af (°C) | (Af − As) (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NiTi Powder | 47 ± 0.0 | 17 ± 0.0 | 48 ± 0.7 | 79 ± 0.0 | 31 ± 0.7 |
| NT Samples | 45 ± 0.0 | 15 ± 0.8 | 40 ± 1.1 | 76 ± 0.0 | 36 ± 1.1 |
| H400 Samples | 47 ± 0.5 | 12 ± 2.9 | 40 ± 1.3 | 78 ± 0.7 | 38 ± 0.8 |
| H500 Samples | 47 ± 0.5 | 11 ± 2.2 | 41 ± 1.2 | 79 ± 0.5 | 38 ± 0.9 |
| H600 Samples | 47 ± 0.0 | 14 ± 1.1 | 40 ± 1.2 | 79 ± 0.0 | 39 ± 1.2 |
| H700 Samples | 48 ± 0.5 | 15 ± 1.1 | 41 ± 1.1 | 79 ± 0.4 | 38 ± 1.2 |