1.1 key terms Flashcards
1
Q
what’s a smart material?
A
a material who’s property changes in response to an input or change in the environment
2
Q
what’s a modern material?
A
a material developed through the invention of new or improved processes
3
Q
what’s ferrous metal?
A
a metal which contains mostly iron and carbon
4
Q
what’s non ferrous metals?
A
a metal which doesn’t contain iron
5
Q
what’s an alloy?
A
a metal made up of two or more metals
6
Q
what’s thermoplastics?
A
a material which can be repeatedly reheated and reshaped
7
Q
what’s a thermosetting polymer?
A
a material which can’t be reheated or reshaped even at really high temperature
