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Phase Changes: Solid-Solid Concept

Demonstrations in Phase Changes: Solid-Solid

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Iron Wire Expansion

Demonstrates thermal expansion and a solid-solid phase transition in iron. A current-heated wire sags as it expands, then visibly contracts when iron transforms from BCC (α-iron) to FCC (γ-iron) at …

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