Selecting materials for products and buildings Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is wear/ abrasion?
A
Objects collide or slide across each other often
2
Q
what is weathering?
A
when outside elements, such as weather, erode or break down materials
3
Q
definitions for Flammable and combustible materials
A
flammable- ignite quickly/easier Combustible- harder to ignite
4
Q
what is embossing?
A
when an impression/brand is left in a product
5
Q
what is dimensional integrity?
A
when a products dimension changes due to temperature
6
Q
what is cathodic protection?
A
used to control corrosion of a metal surface by making it the cathode of an electrochemical cell
