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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