Ball bearings comprising nickel-titanium and methods of manufacture thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8182741
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12544742

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Disclosed herein is a friction reducing nickel-titanium composition. The nickel-titanium composition includes a first phase that comprises nickel and titanium in an atomic ratio of about 0.45:0.55 to about 0.55:0.45; a second phase that comprises nickel and titanium in an atomic ratio of about 0.70:0.30 to about 0.80:0.20; and a third phase that comprises nickel and titanium in an atomic ratio of about 0.52:0.48 to about 0.62:0.38. A bearing for reducing friction comprising a nickel-titanium composition comprising a first phase that comprises nickel and titanium in an atomic ratio of about 0.45:0.55 to about 0.55:0.45; a second phase that comprises nickel and titanium in an atomic ratio of about 0.70:0.30 to about 0.80:0.20; and a third phase that comprises nickel and titanium in an atomic ratio of about 0.52:0.48 to about 0.62:0.38; where the bearing is free from voids and pinholes.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATOR OF NASA300 E STREET SW WASHINGTON DC 20546-0001

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DellaCorte, Christopher Medina, US 12 85
Glennon, Glenn N Berlin, US 3 10

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