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Name 3 properties of ferrous metals

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  1. Most are magnetic
  2. Rust
  3. Contain iron
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Name 2 properties of non-ferrous metals

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  1. Doesn’t contain iron

2. Doesn’t rust but corrodes slowly

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Name 3 examples of a ferrous metals

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  1. Mild steel
  2. Stainless steel
  3. Carbon steel
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Name 3 properties of mild steel

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  1. Tough
  2. Malleable
  3. Magnetic
  4. Quite strong
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Name 2 uses of mild steel

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  1. Structural steel girders

2. Car body panels

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Name 3 advantages of mild steel

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  1. Easily to work with/join (especially for schools)
  2. Relatively cheap
  3. Widely available
  4. Can be recycled
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Name 2 disadvantages of mild steel

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  1. Will rust if left unprotected

2. Can’t be hardened or tempered (only case-hardened)

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Name 3 properties of stainless steel

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  1. Hard
  2. Tough
  3. Excellent corrosion resistance
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Name 3 uses of stainless steel

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  1. Cutlery
  2. Kitchen sinks
  3. Pots and pans
  4. Surgical instruments
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Name 3 advantages of stainless steel

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  1. Easily cleaned
  2. Does not need any surface finishing
  3. Can be recycled
  4. High-lustre finish
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Name 2 disadvantages of stainless steel

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  1. Dificulte to use/join in school workshop

2. Specialist welding equipment required for joining

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Name 2 properties of carbon steel

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  1. Harder than mild steel

2. Ductile

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Name 3 uses of carbon steel

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  1. Nails
  2. Screws
  3. Nuts
  4. General ironmongery
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Name 2 advantages of carbon steel

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  1. Can be hardened & tempered

2. Can be recycled

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Name 2 disadvantages of carbon steel

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  1. Not as easy to work

2. Rusts

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Name 3 examples of non-ferrous metals

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  1. Aluminium
  2. Copper
  3. Zinc
  4. Brass
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Name 3 properties of aluminium

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  1. Lightweight
  2. Soft
  3. Ductile
  4. Malleable
  5. Good conductor of heat and electricity
  6. Good corrosion resistance
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Name 3 uses of aluminium

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  1. Window frames
  2. Soft drink cans
  3. Kitchen foil
  4. Used in alloys
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Name 3 advantages of aluminium

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  1. Can be easily drawn into thin wires and sheets
  2. Can be recycled
  3. Easily cast
  4. Lightweight
  5. Corrosion-resistant
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Name 3 disadvantages of aluminium

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  1. Expensive
  2. Difficult to weld (specialist equipment needed)
  3. Not as strong as steel
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Name 3 properties of copper

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  1. Malleable
  2. Ductile
  3. Good conductor of heat and electricity
  4. Corrosion-resistant
  5. Relatively soft
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Name 3 uses of copper

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  1. Electric cables
  2. Plumbing fittings and pipes
  3. Hot water cylinders
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Name 3 advantages of copper

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  1. Easily drawn into thin wires
  2. Can be recycled
  3. Easily soldered
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Name 2 disadvantages of copper

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  1. Expensive

2. Will tarnish (change colour) over time

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Name 2 properties of zinc
1. Excellent resistance to corrosion | 2. Hard
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Name 2 uses of zinc
1. Protective coverings for railings and dustbins | 2. Negative battery terminals
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Name 3 advantages of zinc
1. Can be recycled 2. Requires less energy to be extracted then other metals 3. Durable
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Name a disadvantage of zinc
Brittle
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Name 3 properties of brass
1. Good resistance to corrosion 2. Good fluidity, casts well 3. Good conductor of heat and electricity 4. Quite strong 5. Ductile 6. Malleable
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Name 2 uses of brass
1. Plumbing fittings | 2. Marine fittings
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Name 3 advantages of brass
1. Can be polished to achieve high-lustre finish 2. Tougher than copper 3. Can be recycled 4. Easily cast and turned
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Name a disadvantages of brass
Relatively expensive
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What is an alloy?
Metal that's formed by mixing 2 or more metals (and sometimes others elements) together
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How is mild steel composed?
Mostly iron (99.8%) with little bit of carbon (0.2%)
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How is brass composed?
Roughly 2/3s copper (65%) and 1/3 zinc (35%)
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Define ductility
Ability to be drawn or stretched into thinner, smaller sections
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Give an example of product that needs to made from a ductile metal
Electrical cables
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Define malleability
Ability to be deformed by compression without tearing or cracking
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Give an example of product that needs to made from a malleable metal
Car body panels
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Define hardness
Ability to withstand abrasive wear and indentation
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Give an example of product that needs to made from a hard metal
Kitchen sinks | Tools (e.g. chisels, hand saws, scribers, etc)
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Define toughness
Ability to withstand sudden and shock loading without fracture
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Give an example of product that needs to made from a tough metal
Nails, screws
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Define elasticity
Ability to return to original shape once deforming force is removed
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Give an example of product that needs to made from a elastic metal
Springs
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Define the strength: tension
Ability of a material to withstand being pulled apart
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Give an example of product that needs to made from a tensile strong metal
Nails, screws, nuts and bolts
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Define the strength: compression
Ability of a material to withstand being squashed
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Give an example of product that needs to made from a compressive strong metal
Car body panels
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Define the strength: shear
Ability of a material or joint, to withstand being slid or pulled apart
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Give an example of product that needs to made from a shear strong metal
Security shear nuts
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What is a composite?
Combination of two or more materials bonded together
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What is purpose of a composite
They combine the strengths of different materials to create an even better (useful) material
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What is glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) made from?
Made from glass fibres bonded with polyester resin
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Name 3 properties of carbon fibre
``` Light Conducts electricity High tensile strength Tough High strength-to-weight ratio ```
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Name 3 uses of carbon fibre
1. Skis 2. Racket frames 3. Fishing rods 4. Bike frames
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Name 3 advantages of carbon fibre
1. High strength-to-weight ratio 2. High tensile strength 3. Can be woven in different patterns to create aesthetically pleasing surface patterns 4. Weave of cloth can be chosen to maximise strength and stiffness of final component
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Name 3 disadvantages of carbon fibre
1. Very expensive 2. Brittle - weak when compressed, squashed, or when experiences high shock 3. Small air bubbles/imperfections = weak spots, reducing overall strength
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What is carbon fibre made out of?
Carbon fibres (similar to GRP) bonded with polyester resin
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Name 3 properties of GRP
1. Lightweight 2. Durable 3. Good strength-to-weigth ratio
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Name 3 advantages of GRP
Can be formed into almost 3D shape Good resistance to US light and sea salt Low maintenance Endless colours can be achieved
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Name 3 disadvantages of GRP
Difficult to repair Time-consuming to make Cutting it produces fine dust that is dangerous to breathe in Extraction required due to toxic nature of materials involved
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Name 3 uses of GRP
1. Boats 2. Car bodies 3. Canoes
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Name 3 types of wood
1. Hardwoods 2. Softwoods 3. Manufactured Boards
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Hardwoods are often closed ____
grained
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Name 4 types of hardwoods
1. Oak 2. Mahogany 3. Beech 4. Ash
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Name 3 properties of oak
1. Hard 2. Tough 3. Durable
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Name 3 uses of oak
1. Boat building 2. High-quality furniture 3. Garden benches
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Name 3 advantages of oak
1. Finishes well (light in colour) 2. Water resistant 3. Very strong and tough
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Name 3 disadvantages of oak
1. Contains an acid with corrodes with steel 2. Moderately difficult to work with (open and course grain) 3. Very heavy as it so dense
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Name 3 properties of mahogany
Durable Fairly strong Very hard
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Name 3 uses of mahogany
Indoor furniture Window frames Veneers
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Name 3 advantages of mahogany
Relatively easy to work with It is relatively light when compared to oak or maple One of the hardest woods
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Name 3 disadvantage of mahogany
Prone to warping Expensive Moderately difficult to work with = have to go with grain
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Name 3 properties of ash
Tough Flexible Good elasticity
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Name an advantage of ash
Flexible
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Name a disadvantage of ash
Can become a bit splintered
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Name 3 uses of ash
Sports equipment Ladders Laminated furniture
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Name 2 properties of pine
1. Lightweight | 2. Soft
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Name 3 advantages of pine
1. Easy to saw and carve as pine is soft 2. Generally affordable 3. The close grain of the wood makes it fairly strong
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Name 3 disadvantages of pine
1. Prone to warping 2. Knots can fall out and leave holes 3. Texture is not as firm as hardwoods
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Name 3 advantages of man-made boards over softwoods/hardwoods
1. Allows bigger sheets to be produced than could be cut by a tree 2. More stable 3. Free from defects
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Describe the structure of plywood
1. Made up layers of softwood/hardwood | 2. Glued together with their grain at right angles
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Name 2 properties of plywood
1. Very strong in all directions | 2. Resistant to splitting ∵ layers in alternate directions
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Name 3 uses of plywood
1. Boat building 2. Drawer/wardrobe bottoms 3. Tea chests
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Name 3 advantages of plywood
1. Available in large sheets 2. Thicker sheets will not warp/twist 3. Thin sections can be laminated to create 2D shapes
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Name a disadvantage of plywood
Thin sheets = very flexible ∴ they warp if not correctly stacked/supported
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Describe how chipboard is made
Made by compressing wood chips together with glue
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Name 2 properties of chipboard
1. Not very resistant to water | 2. Not very strong
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Name 3 uses of chipboard
1. Large floor boards for loft spaces 2. Shelving 3. Kitchen worktops
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Name an advantage of chipboard
It's cheap
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Name 2 disadvantages of chipboard
1. Soaks up water | 2. Will chip/flake on edges if not protected
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Describe how MDF is made
Made with tinier wood particles, glued and compressed together
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Name 3 properties of MDF
1. Very dense 2. Stable and not affected by humidity 3. Will break down & absorb water if it gets very wet
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Name 3 uses of MDF
1. Drawer bottoms 2. Shelving units 3. Kitchen units
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Name 2 advantages of MDF
Cheap and has smooth faces that are easy to paint
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Name a disadvantage of MDF
Not very good with water because ti soak it up at edges
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Describe hardboard's aesthetics
Side very smooth and underside textured
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Describe how hardboard is made
Made from compressed fibres (soaked in resin) compressed together
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Name 3 uses of hardboard
1. Drawer bottoms 2. Cabinet backs 3. Smoothing out uneven floors
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Name an advantage of hardboard
It's cheapest of manufactured boards
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Name a disadvantage of hardboard
Not very strong as it has no grain
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Name 3 properties of acrylic
1. Good impact strength 2. Lightweight 3. Durable
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Name 3 uses of acrylic
1. Ornamental fish tanks 2. Baths and bathroom furniture 3. Car indicator covers
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Name 3 advantages of acrylic
1. Can be recycled 2. Available in numerous of colours 3. Polishes and finishes well
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Name 3 disadvantages of acrylic
1. Relatively soft 2. Scratches easily 3. Poor chemical resistance
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Name 3 properties of polythene
1. Tough 2. Resistant to chemicals 3. Soft and flexible
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Name 3 uses of polythene
1. Carrier bags 2. Toys 3. Shampoo bottles
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Name 3 advantages of polythene
1. Can be recycled but not easily 2. Excellent chemical resistance 3. Good electrical insulator
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Name a disadvantages of polythene
Most of it ends up in landfills
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Name 3 properties of polyvinyl chloric (PVC)
1. Good chemical resistance 2. Lightweight 3. Good electrical insulator
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Name 3 uses of polyvinyl chloric (PVC)
1. Pipes 2. Bottles 3. Electrical cable insulation
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Name 3 advantages of polyvinyl chloric (PVC)
1. Can be recycled 2. Relatively cheap to manufacture 3. Tough
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Name 2 disadvantages of polyvinyl chloric (PVC)
1. Very expensive to recycle | 2. Dangerous fumes given off when burnt
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Name 3 properties of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS)
1. Tough 2. High impact strength 3. Rigid
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Name 3 uses of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS)
1. Toys 2. Cutlery 3. DVD and CD cases
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Name 3 advantages of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS)
1. Available in numerous of colours 2. Can be machines and printed 3. Can be recycled
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Name 3 disadvantages of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS)
1. Expensive 2. Limited flexibility 3. Will not biodegrade
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What are 3 properties of ABS?
1. High impact strength 2. Tough 3. Scratch-resistant
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Name 3 uses of ABS
1. Kitchenware 2. Camera cases 3. Toys
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Name 3 advantages of ABS
1. Available in numerous of colours 2. Lightweight 3. Good resistance to chemicals
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Name a disadvantage of ABS
Relatively expensive when compared with polystyrene
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Name 4 thermoplastics
1. Acrylic 2. Polythene 3. Polyvinyl chloric (PVC) 4. ABS
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Name 2 thermosetting plastics
1. Polyester resin | 2. Urea formaldehyde
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Name 3 properties of polyester resin
1. Hard 2. Brittle 3. Good heat and chemical resistance
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Name 3 uses of polyester resin
1. Casting 2. Adhesives 3. Filler materials
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Name 3 advantages of polyester resin
1. Resists UV radiation 2. Can be mixed with pigments to achieve range of colours 3. Good resistance to water
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Name 2 disadvantages of polyester resin
1. Contracts on curing | 2. Can cause excess heat when too much catalyst is used
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Name 3 properties of urea formaldehyde
1. High tensile strength 2. Hard 3. Stiff
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Name 3 advantages of urea formaldehyde
1. Can be coloured 2. High surface hardness 3. Stain-resistant
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Name 2 disadvantages of urea formaldehyde
1. Toxic fumes given off when it cures | 2. Brittle
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Name 3 uses of urea formaldehyde
1. Tableware 2. Buttons 3. Electrical casings
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What is meant by plasticity?
The ability to change shape without cracking or breaking
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What is meant by durability?
The ability to withstand weathering deterioration or corrosion
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Name two plastics that have plasticity
1. ABS | 2. Acrylic
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Are all plastics durable?
Generally yes, but some will fade in colour over time if exposed to UV for long time
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Explain one reason why ABS plastic needs the property of plasticity
So it can be easily injected under pressure into mould
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Name 3 uses of carbon fibre
1. Skis 2. Fishing rods 3. Bike frames
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What are smart materials?
Materials that change their properties when their environment changes
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Name 4 smart materials
1. Shape memory alloy 2. Photochromic paint 3. Reactive glass 4. Carbon nanotubes
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Describe how shape memory alloy is a smart material
Easily be shaped when cool, but returns to 'remembered' shape when heated above certain temperature
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Name 3 uses of shape memory alloy
1. Glasses 2. Anti-scalding valves 3. Orthodontic wires
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What is the benefit of using shape memory alloy in glasses
If they're accidentally bent, can be placed in hot water and they'll jump back into shape
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Name 3 advantages of shape memory alloy
1. Good elasticity 2. Strong in tension 3. Lightweight
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Name a disadvantage of shape memory alloy
Relatively expensive to make in comparison to stainless steel or aluminium
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Describe how photochromic paint is a smart material
Changes colour when exposed to UV light/sunlight & when removed it goes back to its original colour
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Name 2 uses of photochromic paint
1. Clothes | 2. Painting on vans
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Name an advantage of photochromic paint
Changes colour in response to UV exposure
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Name 2 disadvantages of photochromic paint
1. Amount of change is dependent upon level of UV falling on it 2. Overtime, ability to change will decay (aka natural fatigue)
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What is reactive glass?
Glass that can change colour in repose to exposure to UV light or applied voltage - change inc colour is reversible
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Name 2 uses of reactive glass
1. Sunglasses | 2. Windows
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Name 2 advantages of reactive glass
1. Ability to change colour in response to UV or an applied voltage 2. Replaces needs for separate reading and sunglasses
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Name 3 disadvantages of reactive glass
1. Expensive to manufacture 2. Smart glass = expensive to install 3. Time delay of photochromic glasses = cause difficulties when driving
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Name 3 uses of carbon nanotubes
1. Clothes 2. Sports equipment 3. Police/military body armour
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Name 3 advantages of carbon nanotubes
1. Super tensile strength 2. Electrical conductors 3. Tough 4. Chemically inert
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Name 2 disadvantages of carbon nanotubes
1. Expensive to manufacture | 2. Toxic nature may prevent potential applications in world of medicine

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