Smart Materials Flashcards

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Properties of thermochromic pigments :

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Change colour with changing temperature

Example : mugs that change colour

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Properties of photochromic pigments :

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Changes colour with changing light intensity

Example : Toby’s glasses

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Properties of polymer gels :

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Absorb/expel water and swell/shrink 1000 times their volume due to changes in pH or temperature

Example : orbees

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4
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Properties of shape memory alloys :

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Regain original shape when heated

Example : braces

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Properties of shape memory polymers :

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Regain original shape when heated

Example : medical stitches

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