Metals that change shape with temperature can revolutionise
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Shapeshifting metals might bring to mind Optimus Prime or the Terminator franchise, but recent developments in the field are likely
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Strain, Deformation, Stress & Elasticity
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Curl Metals with Heat
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Shape-memory alloy - Wikipedia
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Metals that change shape with temperature can revolutionise
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Low Melting Temperature Liquid Metals and Their Impacts on
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Possible Applications of Shape Memory Alloys
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What Is Cold Working or Work Hardening?
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Liquid metal could be used to create morphing electronics
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Synthetic Materials That Will Shape the Future