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1
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What is ceramic?

A

Inorganic material

normally an oxide , nitride or carbide of metal

2
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Example use of ceramic material

A
  • Tools for grinding and cutting
  • Refractory tiles used to insulate furnaces
  • Electrical insulators
  • lenses
  • building materials
3
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Properties of ceramic materials

A
  • Good insulators to heat and electricity
  • Difficult to machine due to hardness and breaking
4
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What is composite?

A

Material that is made from two or more materials types that are not chemically joined

5
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Benefits of composite materials

A
  • Create materials with unique combinations
  • Lightweight
6
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Disadvantages of composite materials

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  • Most composite materials cannot be recycled
  • Difficult to separate materials
7
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Examples of composite materials

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  • Reinforced concrete
  • Fibreglass
  • Carbon-reinforced plastics
  • Metal matrix composites
8
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Properties of reinforced concetre

A

Increased strength under tension

9
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What do fibreglass use?

A

Thin fibres of ceramic glass stuck together with polyester or epoxy resin

10
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Properties of fibre glass

A

Strong material and formed into complex shape

11
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Properties of carbon-reinforced pladtic

A

Products more stronger than fibreglass

12
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What products are made from carbon-reinforced platic?

A

Racing car bodies

Helmets

bulletproof vests