Development in Smart Material's Flashcards
1
Q
What 6 Properties make smart materials React
A
- Temperature
- Light
- Moisture
- Ph
- Shape
-Size
2
Q
What Does Shape Memory Alloy Mean And Give a Example
A
- Shape Memory Alloys are when the Materials remembers its shape but can Return after the temperature is raised or lowered For Example Glasses When they are crushed but then put in hot water it can return back to the original shape.
3
Q
What Photochromic Pigments Mean and Give a Example
A
- Photochromic Pigments Means that it Can Change colour because of light For Example Sunglasses when it’s sunny can change colour.
4
Q
What Does Thermochromic Pigment Mean and Give a Example
A
- Thermochromic Pigment is where different Inks are used in colour changing Products Because of temperature changes For Example Mugs that change colour showing that the liquid poured in there is very hot.
5
Q
What does Composites martials mean
A
- Composites martials are a combination of 2 or more metals
6
Q
Give 2 Examples of Composites Materials
A
- Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP)
- Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics (CRP)
7
Q
What Is Glass Reinforced Plastics Used in
A
- Boats,Kayaks ,Surfboards Some Car Bodies
8
Q
What Is Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic Used in
A
-Protective helmets,Racing Cars,Sports Equipment Laptops Bulletproof vests
9
Q
What are Technical Textiles
A
- They Are Enhanced Fabrics They are designed to be Functional than Look Good.
10
Q
Give an Example of a Synthetic fibre that’s Fire Resistant
A
Nomex
11
Q
What Is Nomex used in
A
Firefighter clothes AND Racing Clothing
12
Q
What Does Conductive Fibres Mean and give a Examaple
A
- they are fibres used to conduct electricity For Example Toughs screen Gloves
