Modern materials (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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What are modern materials?
What are modern materials?
Materials developed via new processes for specific functions
Graphene's weight property
Graphene's weight property
Lightest known compound
Graphene strength vs steel
Graphene strength vs steel
200 times stronger than steel
Graphene's thickness
Graphene's thickness
One atom thick
Graphene's conductivity types
Graphene's conductivity types
Excellent electrical & thermal conductivity
How do LCDs work?
How do LCDs work?
Liquid crystals respond to signals to block/allow light
Metal foam structure
Metal foam structure
Base metal with gas-filled pores
Metal foam's key advantage
Metal foam's key advantage
Lightweight with good energy absorption
Titanium's corrosion property
Titanium's corrosion property
Excellent corrosion resistance
Titanium's strength characteristic
Titanium's strength characteristic
Outstanding strength-to-weight ratio
Nanomaterial size range (nm)
Nanomaterial size range (nm)
Less than 1 to 100 nanometres
Zinc coating (galvanising) - purpose
Zinc coating (galvanising) - purpose
Protects steel from rusting
Teflon (PTFE) coating - property
Teflon (PTFE) coating - property
Non-stick properties