Smart Materials Flashcards
1
Q
what is a smart material?
A
A material which changes its properties depending on the environment it is exposed to.
2
Q
what is a thermochromic pigment?
A
a smart material which changes its its colour in response to changes in temperature.
3
Q
what is a phosphorescent pigment?
A
ceramic powders that have the ability to absorb light and emit it for a long period of time, for example glow in the dark signs
4
Q
what is a shape memory alloy?
A
metal alloys specially developed to remember their shape under specific conditions. for example memoflex glasses will go back to its original shape.
