Shape memory is seen in________________?

Correct answer: A. NITTINOL wire

  • A. NITTINOL wire
  • B. Stainless steel wire
  • C. TMA wire
  • D. Aluminium

Explanation

Nitinol, a nickel-titanium alloy, exhibits shape memory because of reversible austenite-martensite transformation. Stainless steel, TMA and aluminium do not show this characteristic shape-memory effect in ordinary dental use.

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