I1-74: SHAPE-MEMORY ALLOY - CLOVER
- ID Code: I1-74
- Purpose: Illustrate shape-memory alloy.
- Description: Gently bend the clover-shaped NITINOL wire into a funny shape (top of photograph above) and heat it brieifly with a match to return it to its original shape. For large groups place the clover in a glass container on an overhead projector platform before heating with a heat gun.
- Availability: Available
- References: http://lecdem.physics.umd.edu/images/refs/refsi.htm#I1-74