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Chemistry P2 Topic 910- Using Earth’s Resources > Ceramics And Composites > Flashcards

Ceramics And Composites Flashcards

1
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What is most of the glass we use called ?

A

Soda- lime glass

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2
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What is soda lime glass made from ?

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Sand
Sodium carbonate
Limestone

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3
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What is soda lime glass used for ?

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Windows and bottles

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4
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What is the problem with soda lime glass ?

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Low melting point which limits its usage

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5
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What is the other type of glass?

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Borosilicate glass

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What is borosilicate glass made from ?

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Sand
Boron oxide

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7
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What do we use borosilicate glass for ?

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Since it has a higher melting point it is often used for kitchenware or lab ware

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8
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What are examples of clay ceramics ?

A

Pottery
Bricks

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9
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What is clay ?

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A mineral we find in the ground

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10
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How are clay cermanics made v

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Shaping wet clay and then hearing in a furnace

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11
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What are composites ?

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Two materials that have different properties combined to make a more useful material

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12
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What is the reinforcment?

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Fibres or other materials that make up the bulk of a composite material

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13
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What is the reinforcement surrounded by ?

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A matrix of binder material

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14
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What are the properties of composites ?

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Strong
Water proof
Durable
Aesthetic reasons

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What are the reinforcment and matrix of composite carbon fibre/ tubes ?

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Reinforcement: carbon fibres/ nano tubes
Matrix: tough polymer

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16
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What is carbon fibre used for ?

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Cars or in aircraft parts

17
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What are the reinforcment and matrix of the composite Concrete ?

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Reinforcement: mesh of steel cables
Matrix: concrete

18
Q

What is reinforced concrete used for ?

A

To make buildings because it’s extremely strong

19
Q

Why is reinforced concrete strong?

A

The material is strong when stretched because of the steel and strong when squashed because of the concrete

20
Q

What is the reinforcment and matrix of MDF?

A

Reinforcment: wood
Matrix: glue

21
Q

What is the reinforcment and matrix of the composite fiberglass ?

A

Reinforcment: mesh of glass fibres
Matrix: tough polymer

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