Smart Materials Flashcards

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SMA’s

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Shape Memory Alloys

  • alloys that can be ‘programmed’ to remember a certain shape.
  • when bent out of shape they’ll return to their original shape under a certain temperature.
  • programmed with heat or electric current
  • used in products such as braces
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Thermochromic pigment

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  • Changes colour when temp changes.

- pigment can be added into many materials and finishes

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Phosphorescent Pigment

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  • glow in the dark materials that respond to light

- absorbs energy from natural light and emits it when in the dark

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Photochromic Pigment

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changes colour or opacity depending on the ultraviolet light.

Commonly seen in sunglasses and clothing.

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