p2- new materials

Question 1

Glulam

Answer 1

layered timber and glue used to create various component

-elimination of timber deflects
- easy to form parts
- good strength/ weight ratio
-sustainable

buildings, bridges

Question 2

Kevlar

Answer 2

fibre, which is often combined with resins

• exceptional toughness and tensile strength combined with light weight

-bulletfroof vests, puncture- resistant tyres, aircraft construction

Question 3

Graphene

Answer 3

two dimensional form of microscopic carbon particles with a honeycomb like atomic structure

-can be rolled into very thin and hollow tubes
- very good tensile strength, hardness, heat resistance, electrical conductivity

-medical treatment, nanoelectronic devices, advanced coating,, battery manufacture

Question 4

Precious metal clay (PMC)

Answer 4

microscopic particles of metals such as gold and silver bound together in the pilable medium

-easily hand shaped before firing in an oven at 700 degrees

• jewellery, decorative items