Modern Materials

Question 1

What are some modern materials?

Answer 1

Graphene, metal foam, liquid crystal display, coated metals, nanomaterials, titanium

Question 2

What are 2 uses of graphene?

Answer 2

Any 2 from: energy storage, sensors, coatings, composites and biomedical devices

Question 3

What are 2 uses of Metal Foam?

Answer 3

Aeroplanes and automotive industries

Question 4

What are 2 uses of Coated Metals?

Answer 4

Preventing corrosion or rust, can give no-stick properties

Question 5

What are 2 uses of nanomaterials?

Answer 5

Scratch-resistant glass and sunblock

Question 6

Is Titanium an alloy?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

How does a Liquid Crystal Display work?

Answer 7

A backlight provides light to individual pixels by varying the levels of red, green and blue light

Question 8

What are 2 uses of Titanium?

Answer 8

Any 2 from: Missiles, Space and aircraft, artificial joints

Question 9

Why is titanium suitable for artificial joints.

Answer 9

It has a high strength allowing it to resist pressure and act like a bone, its lightweight so doesn’t affect how much weight your body has to carry and it resists corrosion which is important if it will be placed in your body.