GOLD-INDIUM SUPERELASTIC ALLOY AND ARTICLES THEREFROM

摘要

A superelastic alloy exhibiting shape memory or pseudoelastic properties contains about (46.3) weight percent Au and about (54.7) weight percent In. Such alloys containing the superelastic Au-In2 intermelallic compound which exhibits elasticity can be formed into a gasket or seal that can be deformed at low stress levels while additionally having corrosion resistant propertie s.