In order to create a temperature-controlled environment, the coil is placed inside a Perspex tube. Once the temperature in the tube has stabilised, the coil is allowed to creep under its own weight for one minute. The videos below show qualitatively how creep rate varies with temperature.
Creep deformation of a coil of solder at 28oC
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Creep deformation of a coil of solder at 65oC
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Creep deformation of a coil of solder at 85oC
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