2.3 New Materials Flashcards
What is glulam?
Glue laminated timber
Bonding layers together by adhesive
Features of adhesive used to make glulam:
Durable
Moisture-resistant
Structural
Glulam uses?
Beams- roof and floor
Decking
What is kevlar?
Synthetic fibre of high tensile strength
Kevlar properties:
High tensile strength
Protective from…
- heat
- abrasion
- cuts
Kevlar uses?
Police vests
Jackets
Gloves
What is precious metal clay?
Clay made from…
fine metal particles combined with an organic binder
What are the metals in precious metal clay?
Extremely ground gold and silver
Precious metal clay uses:
Jewellery
Ornaments
What are nanomaterials?
Tiny substances or materials
Between 1 to 100 nanometers (nm)
What is the risk of Nanomaterials?
Size can cause pentreation which can be a health risk
But also medical benefits
Nano material properties:
High surface area to volume ratio
Nanomaterial uses:
Sunscreen, can block uv light
Metals, gold silver iron etc.