Smart Materials Flashcards
1
Q
SMART MATERIALS
A
Materials that respond to an external stimulus and change back
2
Q
PREFIX 4
A
- Piezo
- Thermo
- Photo
- Electro
3
Q
Prefix
1. Piezo
A
Pressure
4
Q
Prefix
2. Thermo
A
Heat
5
Q
Prefix
3. Photo
A
Light
6
Q
Prefix
4. Electro
A
Electricity
7
Q
SUFFIX 3
A
- Electric
- Chronic
- Luminescence
8
Q
SUFFIX
1. Electric
A
Electricity
9
Q
SUFFIX
2. Chromic
A
Colour
10
Q
SUFFIX
3. Luminescent
A
Light
11
Q
Shape memory alloy (SMA) / nitinol
A
Once heated to og temp, resorts to og shape
Used in braces
