Modern Materials Flashcards
1
Q
Titanium
A
- Corrosion resistant
- Can be alloyed with other metals
- Strong and lightweight
- Aerospace and spacecraft
2
Q
Kevlar
A
- 5x stronger than steel
- High tensile strength
- Body armour and bicycle tyres
3
Q
Optical Fibres
A
- Thin rod of high-quality glass
- Lightweight and thin
- Non-flammable
- Less expsneive than copper wire
4
Q
Plywood
A
- Layers of wood veneer glued together
- Cabinets and small wooden boats
- Cheap and flexible
5
Q
List of Modern Materials
A
- Titanium
- Kevlar
- Optical Fibres
- Plywood
- MDF
- Chipboard
- Nanomaterials
6
Q
Nanomaterials
A
- Electrical conductvitity
