Memory Shape Alloy

Overview

Recommended Year Level: Years 7 and 8                                                                                                                                               Required Knowledge: Little                                                                                                                                                                          Duration: 5 x 50 minute lessons

This module is designed for year 7–8 students and can be taught alone or in conjunction with the Properties module as part of a semester long nanotechnology unit. It is a good fit with the curriculum, covering topics such as the periodic table and the properties of metals. Students will also be introduced to a class of materials called shape memory alloys and will learn about the characteristics of these materials and their applications using Nitinol as an example.

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