2.3 New Materials Flashcards

1
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What is glulam?

A

Glue laminated timber
Bonding layers together by adhesive

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2
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Features of adhesive used to make glulam:

A

Durable
Moisture-resistant
Structural

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3
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Glulam uses?

A

Beams- roof and floor
Decking

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4
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What is kevlar?

A

Synthetic fibre of high tensile strength

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5
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Kevlar properties:

A

High tensile strength
Protective from…
- heat
- abrasion
- cuts

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6
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Kevlar uses?

A

Police vests
Jackets
Gloves

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7
Q

What is precious metal clay?

A

Clay made from…
fine metal particles combined with an organic binder

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8
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What are the metals in precious metal clay?

A

Extremely ground gold and silver

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9
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Precious metal clay uses:

A

Jewellery
Ornaments

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10
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What are nanomaterials?

A

Tiny substances or materials
Between 1 to 100 nanometers (nm)

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11
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What is the risk of Nanomaterials?

A

Size can cause pentreation which can be a health risk
But also medical benefits

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12
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Nano material properties:

A

High surface area to volume ratio

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13
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Nanomaterial uses:

A

Sunscreen, can block uv light
Metals, gold silver iron etc.

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