Muscle Wire (Nitinol)

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Sometimes called the Smart Alloy, Muscle Wire or Memory Metal, is an alloy that "remembers" it shape. You can reshape the wire, but when heated it returns to the preset shape. Ever wonder how someone bends a spoon with their mind? Same metal.

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Muscle Wire (Nitinol)

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Very nice
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5 stars

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Sweet.
If they make cars of this stuff, accidents wouldn't be a hassle anymore ........ although bodyshops wouldn't be too happy.
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- That is true
  Since the spring cost 10$ I think the car would be a little pricey
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Just too cool,,,,,!!! Memory wire...Niti
Where can I purchase Nitinole.?? is that the product name ??? would they understand If I ask for Memory wire...??
Love this one...
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- Search google
  nitinol spring
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What might be a probable application wit...
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- Ummm...wild guess here.
  A spring!!?
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- Eye glasses
  I have seen eyeglasses made from this material. If they are stepped on and bent you can simly return them to there origional shape.
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