Non-Ferrous Metals And Non-metals Flashcards
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Aluminium alloy
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Good strength to weight ratio Ductile Malleable Good conductor of heat and electricity Corrosion Resistant Eg power lines, aircraft component
2
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Copper
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Ductile Malleable Low hardness Good conductor heat and electricity Corrosion resistant Eg pipes
3
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Brass
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Harder and stronger than copper Less ductile and malleable than copper Good conductor of heat and electricity Corrosion resistant Flows well (so suitable for die casting) Eg electrical connectors, valves
4
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ABS
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Thermoplastic polymer so softens when heated
Good impact strength, hardness and durability
Can be colored
Eg computer keyboards, TV cases
5
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UF (Urea Formaldehyde)
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Thermosetting polymer so does not soffen when heated
Good impact strength, very high hardeness and durability
High heat resistance
High stiffness
Can be colored
Eg electrical fittings
6
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7
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PC (Polycarbonate)
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Thermoplastic polymer so softens when heated Very high impact strength and durability High hardness Can be transparent or colored Eg car headlights, machine guards
8
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Fibre Glass (GFRP)
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High tensile strength
High heat and corrosion resistance
Eg vehicle body panels, boat hulls
9
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Carbon Fibre (CFRP)
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Very high strength to weight ratio
High tensile strength and stiffness
Very high heat and corrosion resistance
Eg aircraft structural components, bike frames
