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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2013
Report date:
2013

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM standard E537-12
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The test was carried out on a NETZSCH STA449C Jupiter instrument.
Sample has been loaded in a graphite crucible and fluxed with Ar.
A heating rate of 10 K min-1 has been used from room temperature (25°C, 298 K) to 1450°C (1723 K).
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Nickel, compound with Titanium (1:1)
EC Number:
610-765-8
Cas Number:
52013-44-2
Molecular formula:
NiTi
IUPAC Name:
Nickel, compound with Titanium (1:1)
Details on test material:
The sample is a wire piece, with black external surface, and a diameter of 1.00 mm.
The sample is made of Nitinol ( equiatomic Ni Ti intermetallic compound), with impurities (C and O) below 500 ppm.
A 5 mg sample has been cut out from the wire in order to carry out the present test.

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Melting / freezing pt.:
1 315 °C
Decomposition:
no

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The melting point, calculated as the maximum of the endothermic peak is 1315°C (1588 K).