I1-73: SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOY - COOL CRAFT
- ID Code: I1-73
- Purpose: Illustrate shape-memory alloy.
- Description: A few cubes of ice or a bit of crushed ice are placed into the boat and the boat is placed in a water bath at about 27-38 degrees celcius. If the red wheel is spun forward the NITINOL wire will function as a heat engine and propel the boat.
- Availability: Available
- References: http://lecdem.physics.umd.edu/images/refs/refsi.htm#I1-73