Modern Materials Flashcards
1
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Modern materials
A
A material developed through the invention of new or improved processes. Eg as a result of man made materials or human invention (no natural materials).
2
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Kevlar
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Aromatic Polyamide (woven)
Artificial fibre that has tremendous toughness and tensile strength
Strong and light
Used in bulletproof vests and puncture resistant tyres
3
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Precious metal clay
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Microscopical particles of Gold, Silver and other metals
Shaped into Jewellery
Heated until the particles fuse and the binding material (clay) is burned off
10 minutes at 700 degrees
4
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Nano metals
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Particles in the atomic and molecular range
Used in sunscreen and cosmetics
Investigating ways of making more advanced ‘nano electric’ devices
