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The underlying mechanisms of martensitic phase transformations in gold alloys have attracted a great deal of study. Whereas their technological exploitation in shape-memory devices has found only limited application, theSpangold concept introduces a novel application — that of using the transformation to decorate gold ornaments. This article examines the attributes of suitable alloys and the development of a prototype alloy for use in jewellery.
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Wolff, I.M., Cortie, M.B. The development of Spangold. Gold Bull 27, 44–54 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03214729
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