The Emergence Machine

Shape Memory Alloy

physical · Materials Science · Level 5 · E3

E3Chemistry

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Emergence definition

shape-memory-alloy emerges from alloy. It requires material, matter.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
shape memory alloy
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL5L4L3L2L1L0Shape Memory AlloyAlloyMaterialMetalMixtureFormScience ConceptSubstanceChangeMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesShape Memory AlloyL5Science ConceptL2AlloyL4E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Science Concept L2 (requires)
    shape memory alloy builds on the concept of science concept
  • Alloy L4 (conceptual)
    Shape memory alloy returns to its original shape after deformation when heated, used in actuators and medical devices.