The typical service life of a nitinol guide wire depends on various factors such as usage frequency, application, and operating conditions. In minimally invasive procedures like angioplasty, it can usually last for a single procedure or a few uses if properly sterilized and maintained, generally ranging from several minutes to a few hours per use.

Shape memory nitinol foil are usually manufactured through techniques like sputtering. In sputtering, high - energy particles bombard a nickel - titanium target, ejecting atoms which then deposit on a substrate to form a thin film. Another method is evaporation, where the nickel titanium material is heated to vaporize and then condensed onto a surface to create the thin film.

The elastic modulus of nickel titanium wire varies depending on the phase state it is in, as follows:
- Austenite: The elastic modulus is generally 75-83GPa.
- Martensite: The elastic modulus is usually between 28 and 40GPa.

Superconductivity of nitinol wire refers to the property that the wire can conduct electricity with zero electrical resistance under certain extremely low - temperature conditions.

Shape memory nitinol wire is usually obtained by a process such as vacuum induction melting. Then, hot processing, such as forging and rolling, is carried out to form it into wire. The diameter is then reduced to the desired size using a drawing technique. Machining operations such as cutting and bending can be further performed to meet specific requirements. Heat treatment is also an important step in optimizing its shape memory and superelastic properties.

Shape memory nitinol wire works based on its unique atomic structure. At a certain temperature (the transformation temperature), the wire can "remember" its original shape. When deformed below this temperature, it changes shape. But when heated to the transformation temperature or above, the atoms rearrange themselves and the wire returns to its original shape due to the phase transformation between martensitic and austenitic phases.

The cost of nitinos is affected by several factors. First, the cost of raw materials is a key factor. High quality nickel and titanium are essential and their price directly affects the total cost. Secondly, the complexity and precision requirements of the manufacturing process play a role.

Nickel titanium ingots are usually made through vacuum arc remelting or induction melting. Vacuum arc remelting helps in purifying the alloy and ensuring a homogeneous structure. Induction melting is also used for its efficiency in melting the metals and controlling the composition precisely. After melting, casting processes are employed to shape the molten alloy into ingots.

Shape memory Ni Ti ingot is a kind of Ni-Ti alloy ingot. They have a unique ability to "remember" their original shape. When they are deformed under certain conditions, they can be restored to a predetermined shape after heating to a specific phase transition temperature. This property is due to reversible phase transitions in the alloy's crystal structure, making it very useful in many applications such as medical devices and aerospace components.

The temperature has a significant effect on the performance of Ni-Ti ingot. Nickel-titanium phase transition occurs at different temperatures. Below the transition temperature, it is more malleable. On this basis, shape memory effects and superelasticity become prominent.

Stretched nickel titanium ingot can be used for shape memory applications.
Nitinol alloy has shape memory effect, which is based on its unique crystal structure and phase transition characteristics. For example, in the medical field, the stretched nickel titanium ingot can be used to manufacture a vascular stent, the stent is stretched and compressed at low temperature, which is convenient to put into the vascular intervention device, and after entering the human blood vessel, under the action of body temperature (higher than the phase change temperature), the stent will restore the original design shape, open the blood vessel, and restore the normal circulation of blood.

Typical applications for stretched nickel titanium ingot include making medical stents because it has shape memory and superelasticity to support blood vessels. They are also used in orthodontic wire to provide gentle and constant force for orthodontics. In the aerospace sector, it can be used to make components such as connectors that need to maintain performance under different conditions.