Thermostat Material?

[Back2Basics]

Im doing a presentation on how thermostats work and as I need as much infomation as I can get on them. Mainly I need to know what they are made of and why? Like the metals used, the wax inside?? Any links, info let me know. I have to present in 2 weeks!? Thanks

 

[mrnickleye]

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question248.htm

bookmark this site for future reference:biglaugh:

 

[Back2Basics]

Oh yes, as an engineering student, howstuffworks, and wikipedia are great resources lol