Porous Ni-Ti shape memory alloys (SMAs) have been successfully produced by
self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) and conventional powder s
intering. The alloys produced by these two methods have very different char
acterization of pore structure, fracture mechanism and DSC profiles. Moreov
er, it is easy to produce bulk samples of porous Ni-Ti SMAs by SHS and the
pre-heating temperature is very important for successful preparation of por
ous Ni-Ti SMAs. Pre-heating temperatures between 150 degrees C and 550 degr
ees C are suitable in the present study.