Nitinol, how fast does it absorb heat in direct contact?

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Nitinol's heat absorption rate when in direct contact with a soldering iron at 310 degrees Celsius is not straightforward and depends on several factors including the thermal conductivity of the nitinol, the surface area of contact, and the duration of contact. The discussion highlights the need for additional information such as the thickness of the nitinol and the specific heat capacity to provide a precise answer. Without these parameters, it is impossible to determine the exact time required for the nitinol to reach 310 degrees Celsius.

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Hello, I am new here and this is my 1st post.

I want to know how fast does Nitinol absorb heat when placed in the following conditions:

A soldering iron is heated at 310 degrees celsius, and the tip makes contact directly with the electropolished nitinol. How long will it take for the nitinol to absorb such heat to be considered that it is actually at 310 degrees?

Maybe it is a dumb question but I cannot seem to find answers on the internet.

Thanks, help is greatly appreciated
 
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