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Materials Flashcards

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Materials are split into…

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Groups or classifications

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What are the classifications?

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  • Metal
  • Woods
  • Polymers
  • Papers and boards
  • Composites
  • Smart materials
  • Modern materials
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What are the types of classification associated with Metals?

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  • Ferrous
  • Non-Ferrous
  • Alloy
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What is meant by Ferrous?

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A metal which contains mostly iron and carbon. they are magnetic and will rust

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What are some examples of ferrous?

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Low carbon steel, medium carbon steel iron cast

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What is meant by non-ferrous?

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A metal that does not contain iron. they are not magnetic and do not rust

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What are some examples of non-ferrous metals?

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Aluminium, copper, zinc, silver, gold, titanium, tin

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What is meant by Alloy?

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A metal made of two or more metals or combining two or more elements, one of which must be a metal.

alloys can also be sub-classified as ferrous alloys or non-ferrous alloys

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What are some examples of ferrous alloys?

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stainless steel and die steel (tool steel)

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What are some examples of non-ferrous alloys?

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bronze, brass, duralumin, pewter

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Metals occurs naturally in the form of…

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Ore

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What percentage of the Earths crust is metal ore?

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Approximately 25%

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What are the two most common metal ores?

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Bauxite followed by iron

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How is the raw metal extracted from the ore?

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Through a combination of crushing, smelting or heating, with the addition of chemicals and huge amounts of electrical energy.

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most metals can be…

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recycled, saving natural resources and limiting the amount of materials imported from abroad

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what are the ores for these metals?

  1. Copper
  2. Aluminium
  3. Tin
  4. Zinc
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  1. Chalcopyrite
  2. Bauxite
  3. Cassiterite
  4. Zinc blende
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17
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What metals are non-ferrous?

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  • aluminium
  • copper
  • zinc
  • silver
  • gold
  • titanium
  • tin
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Non-Ferrous metals:

Properties of Aluminium

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  • Lightweight
  • ductile
  • malleable
  • corrosion-resistant
  • electrical and thermal conductor
  • can be metal inert gas (MIG) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) heat welded
  • melting temp: 660°C
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Non-Ferrous metals:

Uses of Aluminium

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  • Drink cans
  • aircraft bodies
  • bike frames
  • window frames
  • packing
  • baking foil
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Non-Ferrous metals:

Properties of copper

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  • ductile
  • malleable
  • tough
  • corrosion-resistant
  • good electrical and thermal conductor
  • can be soldered and brazed
  • melting temp: 1083°C
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Non-Ferrous metals:

uses of copper

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  • electrical wire
  • printed electrical circuits
  • water pipes
  • hot water tanks
  • central heating pipes
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Non-Ferrous metals:

properties of Zinc

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  • low melting point
  • good corrosion resistance
  • melting temp: 420°C
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Non-Ferrous metals:

uses of zinc

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  • galvanising steel as a protective coating for dustbins
  • dustbins
  • farm gates
  • intricate die casting
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Non-Ferrous metals:

properties of tin

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  • ductile
  • malleable
  • low melting point
  • corrosion-resistant
  • melting temp: 232°C
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Non-Ferrous metals:

uses of tin

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  • soft solder
  • coatings for food cans
  • rarely used in pure form
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What are examples of ferrous metals?

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  • low-carbon steel
  • medium carbon steel
  • cast iron
  • mild steel
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Ferrous metals:

properties of Low carbon steel

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  • ductile
  • high tensile strength
  • tough
  • malleable
  • poor resistance to corrosion
  • 0.15-0.30% carbon content
  • melting temp: 1427°C
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Ferrous metals:

uses of low carbon steel

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  • nuts
  • bolts
  • washers
  • screws
  • car bodies
  • outer panels for white goods
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Ferrous metals:

properties of medium carbon steel

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  • harder than low carbon steel
  • less ductile then low carbon steel
  • malleable
  • tough
  • 0.30-0.70% carbon content
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Ferrous metals:

uses of medium carbon steel

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  • springs
  • gardening tools (trowels, forks)
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Ferrous metals:

properties of cast iron

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  • hard outer skin but brittle core
  • good under compression
  • 3.5% carbon
  • melting temp: 1149°C
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Ferrous metals:

uses of cast iron

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  • disk brakes
  • machine parts
  • engine blocks
  • sheet furniture (ie decorative bollards, bins and lighting)
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Ferrous metals:

properties of mild steel

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  • strong
  • malleable
  • 0.4% carbon
  • high tensile strength
  • high impact strength
  • melting temp: 1410°
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Ferrous metals:

uses of mild steel

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  • construction
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35
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what are examples of ferrous alloys?

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  • stainless steel
  • high speed steel (HSS)
  • die steel (tool steel)
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Ferrous Alloys:

properties of stainless steel

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  • tough
  • hard
  • corrosion-resistant
  • 10% chrome
  • 8% nickel
  • melting temp: 1510°C
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Ferrous alloys:

uses of stainless steel

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  • sinks
  • kitchenware
  • cutlery
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What are examples of non-ferrous alloys?

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  • brass
  • bronze
  • duralumin
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Non-Ferrous alloys:

properties of brass

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  • corrosion-resistant
  • good electrical conductor
  • good thermal conductor
  • low melting point
  • casts well
  • 65% copper
  • 35% Zinc
  • melting temp: 930°C
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Non-Ferrous alloys:

uses of brass

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  • boats fittings
  • door furniture
  • cast valves and taps
  • ornaments
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Non-Ferrous alloys:

properties of Duralumin

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  • equivelant strength and properties to low carbon steel but more lightweight
  • ductile
  • becomes harder as it is worked
  • 4% copper
  • 1% magnesium and manganese
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Non-Ferrous alloys:

Uses of the Duralumin

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  • Air crafts
  • Vehicle parts
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metal stock forms:

sheets are…

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large flat sections of metal in varying thicknesses from less than 1mm up yo approximately 3mm

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metal stock forms:

plates are…

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generally thicker than 3mm and narrower than sheet metals

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metal stock forms:

bars are…

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solid form, flat bar, square bar, round bar or hexagonal bar

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metal stock forms:

tubes are…

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hollow in cross-section and can be square, rectangular (also called box section), round or hexagonal

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metal stock forms:

structural is…

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angular shapes such as H beams, L beams (angle), i beams, tee beams and channel

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what are the 3 types of wood?

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  • Hardwood
  • Softwood
  • Manufactured board
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what are examples of hardwoods?

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  • oak
  • jelutong
  • mahogany
  • balsa
  • beech
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What is meant by hardwood?

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  • a wood from broad-leafed (deciduous) trees
  • generally slow-growing
  • lose leaves in autumn
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Hardwoods:

Properties of Oak

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  • Hard
  • tough
  • attractive grain
  • good weather resistance
  • contains tannic acid which corrodes steel screws or fixings
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Hardwoods:

Uses of Oak

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  • floorings
  • furniture
  • boat building
  • cladding
  • interior and exterior joinery
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Hardwoods:

Properties of Mahogany

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  • can contain an interlocking grain (makes it more difficult to work with)
  • rich dark red colour
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Hardwoods:

Uses of mahogany

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  • indoor furniture
  • shop fittings and cabinets
  • veneers commonly used on manufactured boards
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Hardwoods:

Properties of beech

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  • tough
  • close-grained
  • hard
  • available in steamed (white colour) and un-steamed (pink tinge)
  • does not impart a taste to food
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Hardwoods:

Uses of beech

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  • chairs
  • chopping boards
  • tools (mallets)
  • steam-bent laminated furniture
  • turned bowls
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Hardwoods:

Properties of jelutong

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  • low density
  • straight grain
  • fine texture
  • rated non-durable to perishable
  • diffuse-porous
  • sour odour
  • can cause skin irritation
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Hardwoods:

Uses of jelutong

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  • patternmaking
  • carving
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Hardwoods:

Properties of balsa

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  • pale reddish-brown
  • most boards of balsa are made from sapwood which is white to off-white or tan, sometimes with a pink or yellow hue
  • straight grain
  • perishable
  • susceptible to insect attack
    *
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Hardwoods:

uses of balsa

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  • buoys
  • rafts
  • surfboards
  • model aeroplanes
  • musical instruments
  • packing/transport cases
  • core stock in sandwich laminations
  • fishing lures
    *
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What is meant by softwood?

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  • a wood from coniferous (cone-bearing) trees
  • fast growing
  • tend to be evergreen
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what are examples of softwood?

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  • pine
  • redwood
  • cedar
  • larch
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Softwoods:

Properties of pine

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  • straight grain
  • knotty
  • can contain resinous knots
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Softwoods:

Uses of pine

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  • construction work
  • roof beams
  • timber frame construction
  • interior joinery
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Softwoods:

Properties of Cedar

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  • straight grain
  • can corrode ferrous metals due to acidic nature
  • low density
  • good sound damping
  • good resistance to moisture
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Softwoods:

uses of cedar

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  • exterior cladding
  • sheds
  • greenhouses
  • beehives
  • interior panelling
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Softwoods:

Properties of Larch

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  • Hard
  • tough
  • attractive grain pattern fades to silver upon exposure
  • good resistance to moisture
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Softwoods:

Uses of Larch

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  • garden furniture
  • cladding
  • decking
  • fencing
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Softwoods:

Properties of Redwood

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  • Grain is straight
  • Coarse texture
  • moderately durable regarding decay resistance
  • distinct odour
  • resin canals absent
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Softwoods:

Uses of Redwood

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  • veneer
  • construction lumber
  • beams
  • posts
  • decking
  • exterior furniture
  • trim
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what is manufactured wood?

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a man-made wood-based composite materials.

manufactured boards are available in much larger sizes than solid wood

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what are examples of the manufactured board?

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  • plywood
  • chipboard
  • Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
  • hardboard
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manufactured wood:

Properties of Plywood

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  • thin layers of wood placed and glued at a 90-degree angle to each other and compressed to form the board
  • good strength in all directions
  • no grain weakness
  • always has an odd number of layers
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manufactured wood:

Uses of plywood

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  • structual work
  • desktops
  • indoor furniture
  • floorboards
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manufactured wood:

Properties of MDF (Medium-density fibreboard).

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  • compressed wood fibres
  • sometimes urea-formaldehyde is added as an additional resin
  • 2 smooth faces
  • available in either standard grade or veneered with a layer of timber
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manufactured wood:

Uses of Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)

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  • model making
  • mould making
  • some furniture items such as book shelves
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manufactured wood:

Properties of chipboard

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  • model making
  • mould making
  • furniture items such as bookcases
  • cabinets and desks
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manufactured wood:

Uses of Chipboard

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  • flat-pack furniture and work surfaces
  • the carcass of kitchen units and worktops and flooring
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manufactured wood:

Properties of hardboard

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  • made from wood fibre extracted from chips and pulped wood waste
  • the pulp is exploded under pressure
  • held together by lignum and other glues
  • grainless
  • with one smooth glossy surface and one textured surface
  • to prevent warping moisture is added in a humidification chamber
  • absorbs water
  • oil tempered - stiffer, harder, more resistant to scratches and moisture
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manufactured wood:

Uses of hardboard

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  • furniture components
  • wall panelling
  • moulded door skins
  • underlayment
  • perforated boards
81
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What are the 3 types of polymers?

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  • Thermoplastic
  • Thermosetting polymer
  • Elastomer
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what is meant by thermoplastic?

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A material which can be repeatedly reheated and reshaped, allowing it to be recycled after its initial use. Thermoplastics have long linear chain molecules held by van de walls forces.

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what are examples of thermoplastics?

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  • low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
  • high-density polyethylene (HDPE)
  • polypropene (PP)
  • acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
  • polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
  • rigid and flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
  • Acrylic
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thermoplastics:

Properties of low-density polyethylene (LDPE)

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  • very tough
  • good chemical resistance
  • weatherproof
  • available in translucent
  • low level of rigidity
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Thermoplastics:

Uses of low-density polyethylene

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  • squeezy detergent bottles
  • toys
  • carrier bags
  • bin liners
  • general packaging
  • food wrap film
  • food trays
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thermoplastics:

Properties of High-density polyethylene (HDPE)

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  • available in translucent
  • weatherproof
  • tough
  • good
  • chemical resistance
  • safe working temperature 65 degrees Celcius
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thermoplastics:

Uses of High-density polyethylene

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  • chemical drums
  • jerry crews
  • toys
  • household and kitchenware
  • long life carrier bags
  • buckets
  • bowls
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thermoplastics:

Properties of Polypropylene (PP)

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  • Available in translucent
  • good chemical resistance
  • tough
  • good fatigue resistance (Hinge properties)
  • safe working temperature 100°C
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thermoplastics:

Uses of polypropylene (PP)

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  • rope
  • folders
  • folio cases
  • food containers
  • medical equipment
  • hinged containers lids
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thermoplastics:

Properties of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

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  • extremely tough
  • hard
  • available in opaque
  • safe working temperature 80°C
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thermoplastics:

Uses of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

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  • telephone headsets
  • rigid luggage
  • domestic appliances (food mixers)
  • handles
  • computer housings
  • remote control castings
  • calculator castings
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thermoplastics:

Properties of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

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  • highly flexible
  • colourless
  • semi-rigid to rigid (depending on processing)
  • good dimensional stability
  • resistance to impact
  • resistant to moisture
  • resistance to alcohols and solvents
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thermoplastics:

Uses of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

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  • wiper arm
  • gear housings
  • headlamp retainer
  • engine cover
  • connector housing
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thermoplastics:

Properties of flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

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  • available in translucent
  • tough
  • flexible
  • good weathering resistance
  • good chemical resistance
  • safe working temperature 95°C
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thermoplastics:

Uses of flexible Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

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  • hose pipes
  • cable insulation
  • medical grade tubing
  • inflatable products
  • imitation leather
  • seat coverings
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Thermoplastics:

Properties of Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC)

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  • Rigid
  • opaque
  • tough
  • hard
  • good
  • weathering resistance
  • good chemical resistance
  • fire retardant
  • safe working temperature 95°C
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thermoplastics:

Uses of Rigid polyvinyl chloride (uPVC)

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  • window frames
  • external doors
  • guttering and drainpipes down buildings
  • water service pipes
  • bank cards
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thermoplastics:

Properties of Acrylic

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  • strong
  • stiff
  • optical clarity
  • weather and sunlight resistant
  • rigid
  • good impact strength
  • dimensional stability
  • low mould shrinkage
  • poor solvent resistance (especially by ketones, esters, chlorocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons and freons)
  • subject to stress cracking
  • combustible
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thermoplastics:

Uses of Acrylic

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  • lenses
  • automotive trim
  • household items
  • light fixtures
  • decorator items signage
  • point of purchase displays
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what is meant by thermosetting polymer?

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a material which when heated undergoes a chemical change whereby the molecules form rigid cross-links. thermosetting polymers cannot be reheated and reshaped, even at very high temperatures.

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what are examples of thermosetting polymers?

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  • Urea Formaldehyde (UF)
  • polyester resin (PR)
  • epoxy resin (ER)
102
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thermosetting plastics:

Properties of Urea-formaldehyde (UF)

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  • hard
  • heat resistant
  • good electrical insulator
  • brittle
  • safe working temperature 80°C
103
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thermosetting plastics:

Uses of Urea-formaldehyde (UF)

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  • electrical fittings
  • adhesives
104
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thermosetting plastics:

Properties of polyester resin (PR)

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  • rigid
  • heat resistant
  • chemical resistant
  • brittle
  • safe working temperature 95°C
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thermosetting plastics:

Uses of polyester resin (PR)

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  • Castings
  • used in lay-up process for glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) for boat hulls
  • car parts
  • chair seats
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thermosetting plastics:

Properties of Epoxy resin (ER)

A
  • rigid
  • clear
  • hard
  • tough
  • chemical resistant
  • 80-200°C
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thermosetting plastics:

Uses of Epoxy Resin (ER)

A
  • Adhesives
  • surface coatings
  • encapsulation of electrical components
  • cardiac pacemakers
  • aerospace applications
  • used in lay-up techniques with Carbon Fibre Reinforced plastic
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Q

what is meant by elastomer?

A
  • a material which at room temperature can be deformed under pressure and then upon the release of the pressure will return to its original shape.
  • elastomers have weak bonds which allow them to stretch easily. they can be stretched repeatedly and upon immediate release of the stretch, will return with force to the original length
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what are examples of elastomers?

A
  • natural rubber
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Q

Elastomers:

Properties of natural rubber

A
  • high tensile strength
  • low elongation
  • good hardness compared to other elastomers
  • tough
  • electrical insulator
  • good cold resistance
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Elastomers:

Uses of natural rubber

A
  • automotive industry such as tyres
  • tube
  • hoses
  • gaskets
  • belts
  • balloons
  • toys
  • footwear
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what are composites?

A

a material comprised of two or more different materials, resulting in a material with enhanced properties

composites can be:

  • fibre-based (CFRP, GRP, Fibre concrete)
  • particle-based (tungsten carbine, concrete)
  • sheet-based ( aluminium composite board, engineered wood)
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Q

what are examples of composites?

A
  • Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP)
  • Glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GRP)
  • Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
  • Hardboard
  • chip-board
  • plywood
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Q

Composites:

Properties of Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP)

A
  • Lightweight
  • Corrosion-resistant
  • tough
  • hard
  • good compressive strength
  • low thermal expansion
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Q

Composites:

Uses of Carbon fibre (CFRP)

A
  • Sports equipment ie bicycle frames
  • tennis racquets
  • fishing rods
  • racing car bodies and parts
  • helmets
  • prosthetics
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Q

Composites:

Properties of Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GRP)

A
  • Lightweight
  • corrosion-resistant
  • tough
  • hard
  • low thermal expansion
  • good compressive strength
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Composites:

Uses of Glass Fibre (GRP)

A
  • Boat hulls
  • pond liners
  • kayak shells
  • sports car bodies and parts
  • locomotive train cabs
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Q

what are papers and boards?

A

compliant materials. this means they can be scored, folded and cut with basic tooling to form items such as nets for packaging.

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Q

what are types of papers and boards?

A
  • drawing paper
  • commercial printing papers
  • boards
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Q

what are examples of drawing papers?

A
  • layout paper
  • cartridge paper
  • tracing paper
  • copier paper
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Q

drawing papers:

Properties of layout paper

A
  • thin
  • translucent
  • smooth surface
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Q

drawing papers:

Uses of layout paper

A
  • sketching
  • quick ink
  • technical drawing
  • tracing
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drawing papers:

Properties of tracing paper

A
  • translucent
  • slightly thicker than layout
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Q

drawing papers:

Uses of Tracing paper

A
  • copying images when sketching
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drawing papers:

Properties of Copier paper

A
  • smooth
  • bright white to show print clearly
  • uncoated surface
  • takes colour well
  • cheap
  • readily available
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Q

drawing papers:

Uses of Copier paper

A
  • printing
  • photocopying
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drawing papers:

Properties of cartridge paper

A
  • off-white
  • slightly textured
  • thick
  • heavier than copier
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Q

drawing papers:

Uses of cartridge paper

A
  • For all colour mediums
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Q

what are examples of commercial printing papers?

A
  • bond
  • coated
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Q

Commercial printing papers:

Properties of Bond

A
  • characterized by a degree of stiffness
  • durability for repeated handling and filing
  • resistance to penetration and spreading of ink
  • bright colour
  • cleanliness
  • there are two types
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Commercial printing papers:

types of bond paper

A
  • rag content pulp
  • chemical wood pulp
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Q

Commercial printing papers:

Properties of Rag Content Pulp

A
  • vary from 25 to 100% cotton content.
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Commercial printing papers:

Uses of bond papers

A
  • leatherhead stationery
  • advertising pieces
  • leases
  • deeds
  • writs
  • judgements and other legal documents
  • currency
  • certificates
  • insurance policies
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Q

Commercial printing papers:

Properties of Coated papers

A
  • The coating process limits the amount of ink and moisture that the paper can absorb
  • more opaque
  • resistant to wear and dirt and hence less liable to finger marking
  • less white
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Q

Commercial printing papers:

Uses of coated

A
  • magazine
  • catalogue
  • high resolution images
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Q

what are examples of boards?

A
  • corrugated card
  • foam board
  • mount board
  • foil-lined card
  • folding boxboard
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Q

boards:

Properties of Mounting board

A
  • Hard
  • tough
  • durable
  • biodegradable
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boards:

uses of Mounting board

A
  • presenting artwork
  • picture mounting
  • modelling
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Q

boards:

properties of corrugated card

A
  • usually with carbon outer layers and a corrugated middle
  • provides protection against impact
  • strong
  • hard
  • tough
  • durable
  • biodegradable
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Q

boards:

uses of corrugated card/board

A
  • protective packaging
  • model making
  • prototyping ideas
  • food packaging such as take away boxes
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Q

Boards:

properties of foam board

A
  • durable
  • recyclable
  • low water absorption
  • light weight
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Q

Boards:

uses of foam boards

A
  • picture mounting
  • mood board backing
  • presentation boards
  • modelling
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Q

Boards:

properties of Foil-lined board

A
  • strong
  • hard
  • tough
  • durable
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Q

Boards:

uses of Foil-lined board

A
  • milk cartons
  • drink packages
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Q

Boards:

properties of Folding boxboard

A
  • strong
  • hard
  • tough
  • durable
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Q

Boards:

uses of folding boxboard

A
  • general carton applications
  • food packaging
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Q

what is meant by smart materials?

A

a material whose physical properties change in response to an input or charge in the environment, such as electricity, pressure, temperature or light

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Q

what are examples of smart materials?

A
  • thermo-ceramics
  • shape memory alloys (SMA)
  • reactive glass
  • liquid crystal displayed (LCD)
  • photo-chromatic materials
  • Thermo-chromatic materials
  • quantum tunneling composites
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Q

Smart Materials:

Properties of Thermo-ceramics

A
  • high heat resistance
  • high strength
  • doesn’t expand or deform
  • stable material
  • hard
  • durable
  • lightweight
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Q

Smart Materials:

Uses of Thermo-Ceramics

A
  • Turbine blades
  • Automotive parts
  • High-quality skateboard bearings
  • Metal cutting tools
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Q

Smart Materials:

Properties of Shape memory alloys (SMA)

A
  • Shape memory effect
  • superelasticity
  • elastic deformation
  • good conductivity
  • strong
  • malleable
  • ductile
  • durable
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Q

Smart Materials:

Uses of shape memory alloys (SMA)

A
  • dental wire
  • eyewear frames
  • aerospace air flaps
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Q

Smart Materials:

Properties of Reactive glass

A
  • highly conductive
  • tough
  • durable
  • retains heat
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Q

Smart Materials:

Uses of Reactive glass

A
  • welding masks
  • goggles
  • windows
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Q

Smart Materials:

Properties of Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD)

A
  • good conductivity
  • good plasticity
  • malleable
  • hard
  • tough
  • durable
156
Q

Smart Materials:

Uses of liquid crystal displays

A
  • tv screens
  • smartphones
  • laptops
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Q

Smart Materials:

Properties of Photochromic materials

A
  • good plasticity
  • malleable
  • durable
  • colour changes with light intensity
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Q

Smart Materials:

Uses of photochromic materials

A
  • welding
  • clothing industry
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Q

Smart Materials:

Properties of thermochromic materials

A
  • good plasticity
  • malleable
  • durable
  • colour changes with temperature
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Q

Smart Materials:

Uses of thermochromic materials

A
  • food packaging
  • colour changing mugs
  • colour changing kettles
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Q

Smart Materials:

Properties of quantum tunnelling composites

A
  • strong
  • elastic
  • plastic
  • malleable
  • hard
  • tough
  • durable
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Q

Smart Materials:

Uses of quantum tunnelling composites

A
  • switches on power tools
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Q

What are textiles?

A

a type of cloth or woven fabric.

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Q

What are examples of types of textiles?

A
  • Natural fibres
  • Manmade fibres
  • Textile treatments
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Q

What are examples of Natural fibres?

A
  • Cotton
  • Linen
  • Wool
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Q

What are examples of manmade fibres?

A
  • Nylon
  • Polypropylene
  • Polyester
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Q

What are examples of textile treatments?

A
  • Flame resistant
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
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