Modern Materials Flashcards
What is a modern material
a material engineered to have improved qualities
what is graphene
a material made from graphite (carbon)
it is harder then diamond
300x stronger then steel
what is graphene used for
protective clothing, vehicles and touch screen
What is teflon
A non stick coating used in pans (PTFE)
What is biopol
a biodegradable polymer
usually cornstarch
what can biopol be used in
sustainable plastics
what is a LCD display
liquid crystal - provide low power displays
what are nano-materials
tiny material which have anti-bacterial properties and can be coating to give strength
what is a composite
two or more materials chemically bonded together to make a new material
what is PCL
polymorph
can be shaped using hand pressure because it fuses at 62 degrees
useful for quick repairs
how can flexible MDF be used
to create natural curves
What can be titanium be used for and what are its properties
lightweight and low density
tough
resists corrosion
no reaction with human body
How do fibre optics function
they carry light down thing glass case good for broadband infrastructure
