Quiz 1 Flashcards
subatomic structure
electrons within the individual
atoms, their energies and interactions with nuclei
atomic structure
relates to the organization of
atoms to yield molecules or crystals
nanostructure
atoms that form particles
(nanoparticles) that have nanoscale dimensions
(<100 nm)
microstructure
structural elements observed with
microscope
macrostructure
structural elements seen with naked eye
metal material type
-strong, ductile
-high thermal and electrical conductivities
-opaque, reflective
polymer/plastic material type: compounds of non-metals
− Soft, ductile, low strengths, low densities
− Low thermal & electrical conductivities
− Opaque, translucent or transparent
ceramic material type: compounds of metallic & non-metallic
elements (oxides, carbides, nitrides, sulfides)
− Hard, Brittle
− Low thermal & electrical conductivities
− Opaque, translucent, or transparent
mechanical properties
relate deformation to an applied load or force (ex. strength, resistance to fracture)
electrical properties
stimulus is an applied electric field (ex. conductivity, dielectric constant, resistivity)
thermal properties
related to changes in a temperature or temperature gradients across a material (ex. heat capacity, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity)
magnetic properties
responses of a material to application of a magnetic field (ex. magnetic susceptibility, permiability)
optical properties
stimulus is electromagnetic or light radiation (ex. reflectivity, index of refraction)
-single crystal typically optically transparent, whereas polycrystalline can be translucent or opaque
deteriorative properties
chemical reactivity of materials (ex. corrosion resistance)
advanced materials
semiconductors, biomaterials, smart materials, nanomaterials
Avogadro’s Number
1 mol = 6.022 x 10^23 atoms or molecules