Smart materials Flashcards
What is another name for nitinol
muscle wire
What is nitinol special property and what is it used for
It changes length when heat is applied used in braces
What is memoflex special property and what is it used for
Glasses frames and it springs back in to a set shape.
How is memofelx set in to a shape
it is bent around a frame and a current is sent through it.
What is thermo chromic pigment used it
heat changing baby spoons and forehead thermomiter
What is Phosorescent pigment and what is it used for
It absorbs light and realises it when it is dark and it is used for fire exit signs.
What is polymorph how is it used and what is it used for
It is granules that are heated and moulded
Gun shields and ergonomic modelling
What is smart grease
It is a lubricant that can be turned on and off with a electric current
What are smart springs
springs that activated with heat
What are precious metal clay
A clay that is 95% metal dust that can be moulded with your hands
What is gluelam
Thick laminated spruce that can be used to make 30m arcs
How much does nitinol contract by
10%
