Classes of Materials Flashcards
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Ceramics
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A solid and brittle material (breaks easily)
2
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Metals
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A conductor of electricity; crystalline structure with metallic lustre
3
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Composite
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Two or more materials joined together to make a new material with unique properties
4
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Polymers
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A material made up of very long molecules (monomers) formed by joining lots of small molecules together
5
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Examples of ceramics
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Bricks, glass, plates, plant pots, vases
6
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Examples of metals
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Cutlery, cars, jewellery
7
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Examples of composites
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Tennis rackets, frying pans, helicopter rotor blades
8
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Examples of polymers
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Bags, clothes, computers
