Shape-Memory Materials

Shape-memory materials are materials that react under variations of electric or magnetic fields, physical or chemical changes, and that when returning to the initial conditions recover their original form, capable of repeating this process an infinite number of times without deteriorating. The chara...

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Other Authors: Esther Ares, Alicia (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2018
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Summary:Shape-memory materials are materials that react under variations of electric or magnetic fields, physical or chemical changes, and that when returning to the initial conditions recover their original form, capable of repeating this process an infinite number of times without deteriorating. The characteristics, fabrication techniques, and thermomechanical treatment of various shape-memory materials are described in detail in this book. The book describes several principles and applications.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (120 p.)
ISBN:intechopen.74096
9781789236835
9781789236828
9781838817718
Access:Open Access