PURPOSE: To 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.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 4F30.60)

EQUIPMENT: Clover and matches; heat gun if requested.

SETUP TIME: None.