Angela Seddon Flashcards

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Material Properties and Applications of Ceramics

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Strong chemical bonding (Ionic and Covalent)
Very Hard
Brittle due to Griffin Flaws
High Melting Point
High thermal Stability
Low Conductivity
Chemically Inert
High Compressive Strength
High Youngs Modulus
Porous

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Material Properties and Applications of Metals

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High Conductivity
Malleable
Ductile
High Density
High Tensile Strength
Can Undergo Plastic and Elastic Deformation
Magnetic
Corrosion Resistant
Alloying Ability
Recyclable

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Material Properties and Applications of Polymers

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Lightweight
Corrosion Resistant
Electrically Insulated
Thermally Insulated
Flexible and Ductile
Chemically Resistant
Low melting points
Ease of processing
Toughness
Partially Recyclable

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Recyclability of Polymers

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Thermoset - Non-recyclable because of cross-links, they are brittle.
Elastomers - Recyclable, ductile
Thermoplastics - Recyclable

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