Matching Pairs Smart Materials Online version GCSE Design Technology by Gideon Williams 1 Shape memory alloys 2 Polymorph 3 Smart fluid 4 Phosphorescent materials 5 Smart grease 6 Thermochromic pigments 7 Electroluminescent wires Can be heated in hot water and when it reaches 62 degrees can be shaped into almost any form and on cooling it becomes solid. Regulates the movement of components in contact to provide the right 'feel' or desirable characteristics. Inks or pigments that change colour in response to heat and different temperatures. Absorb light and after the light source is removed continue to glow for a period of time. Has special properties which when a current is passed through it, enables it to emit a glowing light. A material that starts as a liquid and when vigorously shaken or stirred turn to a solid. Metals that respond to stresses and strain applied to them. For example heat returns them to their original shape eg Nitinol
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