memory metals
[/ˈmɛməri ˈmɛtəlz/]
nounpl: memory metals
metais com memória de forma
1. Alloys that can return to their original shape after being deformed, when heated to a specific temperature
Memory metals are used in medical devices because they can be compressed and then restored to their original shape inside the body.
Os metais com memória de forma são usados em dispositivos médicos porque podem ser comprimidos e depois restaurados à sua forma original dentro do corpo.
2. Materials with shape memory effect (SME) that possess the ability to return to a predetermined shape when subjected to thermal activation
The dental braces made from memory metals apply consistent pressure as they gradually return to their preset form.
Os aparelhos dentários feitos de metais com memória de forma aplicam pressão consistente conforme retornam gradualmente à sua forma pré-definida.
Memory metals represent cutting-edge materials science and are particularly valued in American and Brazilian medical and aerospace industries. The term reflects the global nature of materials science, with research conducted extensively in the USA, Europe, and increasingly in Brazil. In medical applications, they are especially important in both countries for orthodontics, vascular stents, and surgical instruments.
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