Specialized metallurgical processes – compositions for use therei – Processes – Electrothermic processes
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-24
2009-06-02
Wyszomierski, George (Department: 1793)
Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei
Processes
Electrothermic processes
C148S561000, C148S562000, C148S563000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07540899
ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a single crystal in a thin film by progressively rapidly heating (and cooling) a narrow band of amorphous material. The amorphous thin film may be of shape memory alloy such as TiNi or CuAlNi. Heating may be accomplished by a line-focused laser beam. The thin film may be formed by sputter deposition on a substrate such as silicon. The thin film crystal that is formed has non-isotropic stress/strain characteristics, and very large recoverable strain in a preferred direction. The single crystal SMA exhibits greater strain recovery; Constant force deflection; Wider transition temperature range; Very narrow loading hysteresis; and Recovery that is repeatable & complete. Single Crystal SMA is manufactured by pulling a single crystal from melt, a method similar to that used by the semiconductor industry to fabricate silicon boules. This process enables manufacture of materials that approach theoretical limits.
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Wyszomierski George
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