Performance characteristics of materials Flashcards
1
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Stock forms
A
Stock forms are the different sizes paper forms are available in
2
Q
Examples of polymer-based sheets
A
Foam board, styrofoam and cellulose acetate
3
Q
The two main ways to season wood
A
Air and Kiln seasoning
4
Q
Air seasoning
A
Inexpensive, involves leaving the wood outside so air can circulate but away from rain
5
Q
Kiln seasoning
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Expensive, placed inside a kiln where temperature and humidity can be controlled
6
Q
Oxy-degradable polymer
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The polymer breaks down into a fine powder when exposed to oxygen
7
Q
Photodegradable polymer
A
The bonds break down when exposed to UV light
8
Q
Hydro-degradable polymer
A
The polymer breaks down when exposed to water
9
Q
Examples of bio-polymers
A
Potato Pak and corn starch polymer
