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Bimetallic Strip
H-a3a



Strips of dissimilar metals bonded together bend when heated. Makes a nice thermometer.


Fishbane Chapter:   21.4
HRW 9th:   18.06
Reese Chapter:   13.7
SJ 3rd Chapter:   16.3
PIRA DCS classification:   4A30.10

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