Material Science/ Solid State Chemistry- Memory Metal

Memory Metal

Description: Memory Metal is  straightened and then dipped into hot water. The metal returns to its original shape. This demonstration is also available on JCE Solid State Resources CD-Rom and JCE Software “Chemistry Comes Alive!” CD-Rom. Source: Ellis, A. et. Al.  Teaching General Chemistry: A Material Science Companion Year: 1993   Vol: N/A   Page: 282 Keywords: Memory metal, Hot water Rating: Hazard: Some
  • Electric shock hazard
  • Scalding hazard
Effectiveness: Good
  • Results are clearly observable without guidance
  • Good connection from demo to course material
  • Mild effects are seen by audience
  • High reliability
  • Time to results is very low
Difficulty: Medium
  • Some intermediate steps to results
  • Some sequential manipulations
  • Demos at non-standard conditions
Safety Precautions:
  • Eye protection required
  •  Gloves required
  • Thermal gloves required
  • Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet required
Class: Solid State Chemistry Division: Material Science Chemistry  

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