Smart Materials Flashcards
1
Q
What is a smart material
A
A material that has changes in physical properties due to an external input or change in environment, like electricity, pressure, temperature or light
2
Q
What is SMA / nitinol
A
It changes in shape in contact with an electric current or temperature - dental braces, self closing windows
3
Q
What is thermochromic pigment
A
Changes in colour due to temperature change - thermometers, colour changing mugs and kettles
4
Q
What is phosphorescent pigment
A
Absorbs light and remits it when it becomes dark - exit signs
5
Q
What is photochromic pigment
A
Changes colour in reaction to light intensity - reactive lenses, welding gogles
6
Q
What is electroluminescent wire
A
Glow bracelets, neon lights - wire that glows
