Chemistry C - giant covalent structures & composites Flashcards
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alloy
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an alloy is a mixture of at least two elements, where at least one is metal
2
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smart alloy
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an alloy which can return back to its original position
3
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graphene
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graphene is a single layer of graphite. It is a one atom-thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a flat hexagonal structure
4
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fullerene
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Fullerene is a spherical structure formed by carbon atoms each of which is bonded to three others.
5
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use for fullerenes
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drug delivery
6
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use for graphenes
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mobile phones
7
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nanoparticles
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particles that are between 1-100 nanometres
8
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uses of nanoparticles
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sunscreen & strengthening / reinforcing materials
9
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properties of nanotubes
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strong
electrical conductors
tensile
10
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polymers
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polymers are long chain molecules
