Shape memory alloy
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Descripción
Shape memory alloys are imprinted with a shape so that even after they are deformed, a threshold temperature will bring about a return to the original configuration. Copper-aluminium-nickel, and nickel-titanium are the two main types of shape memory alloy.
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Otros términos
- shape memory alloys [en]
- alloy, shape memory [en]
- shape-memory alloy [en]