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What is a smart material?

Smart materials can display a physical change due to external stimuli.

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What is photochromic pigments?

Used to change colour in ultraviolet (UV) light

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What is photochromic pigments used in?

  1. Spectacles that automatically darken as the sunlight gets brighter

  2. Useful in office blocks windows to dim sunlight

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What is a thermochromic pigments?

The product to change colour to indicate temperature

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What is thermochromic pigments made in?

In baby products like spoons, bottles and bath boys

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What is a Shape Memory Alloy?

A material that change their shape when heated

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What is a shape memory alloy used in?

Spectacle frames and dental braces