Plastics/materials Flashcards
1
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Thermoplastics
A
easily softened or melted with
heat. Recyclable & good material performance.
2
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Examples of thermo plastics
A
HDPE, Nylon, Polypropylene,
Polycarbonate, Polystyrene
3
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GRP
A
Glass Reinforced
plastic tough, strong,
lightweight & affordable
4
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Concrete
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Stone sand and cement
5
Q
Plywood
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thin layes of wood
6
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CFRP
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Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic – excellent strength to weight ratio & tensile Strength
7
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L.E.D
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A Light Emitting
Diode, like a bulb.
8
Q
Pine
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A natural softwood from the Evergreen scots pine tree
9
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MDF
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Engineered board made from wood dust and glue
10
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HIPs
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High Impact polystyrene another word for thermo[pastics