Nitinol is an alloy composed of Nitinol and Titanium. A Nitinol heat engine is a type of heat engine demo that utilizes the shape memory effect of Nitinol to convert thermal energy into mechanical work. This alloy has a unique property that it exhibits a shape memory effect, meaning it can be deformed at a lower temperature and then return to its original shape when heated to a higher temperature. Nitinol heat engines are often used in educational settings to demonstrate the principles of thermodynamics, phase transitions, and the conversion of heat into mechanical energy.
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