C.M Chem Flashcards
1
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Composite materials
A
Combination of two or more materials some properties of each
2
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How are many composite materials made
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By mixing fibres into a liquid resin which then sets hard
3
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Different …..
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Types of fibre and different types of resin create different composite materials with different properties and uses
4
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Concrete
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It is a composite material
5
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What is concrete made off
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Mixture of cement aggregate (crushed rock) and water
6
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How is cement formed explanation
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Cement and water form a material that can be moulded into shapes and then set hard.
Aggregate is added to give concrete its strength
Sometimes rods are added to make it even stronger
7
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Cement lolllllazoooooo
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Mainly calcium oxide (lime) made by roasting calcium carbonate (limestone) Breaks in a thermal composition CaCO3 -> CaO -> CO2 Calcium. Calcium Carbon Carbonate --> oxide --> Dioxide