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 Alloy

# NiTi (Nickel-Titanium)

## Definition

A super-elastic alloy (~56% nickel, ~44% titanium) used in most modern rotary files. Its shape-memory and flexibility allow instruments to navigate curved canals with less risk of transportation.

## Related File Systems

[ProTaper Gold](https://endo-guide.app/system/protaper-gold)[WaveOne Gold](https://endo-guide.app/system/waveone-gold)[Reciproc Blue](https://endo-guide.app/system/reciproc-blue)[HyFlex EDM](https://endo-guide.app/system/hyflex-edm)

## Related Terms

[M-Wire](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/m-wire)[Gold Heat Treatment](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/gold-heat-treatment)[Blue Heat Treatment](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/blue-heat-treatment)[CM-Wire (Controlled Memory)](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/cm-wire)[Af Temperature (Austenite Finish)](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/af-temperature)[R-Phase](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/r-phase)

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