Types of materials and their uses (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Ceramics: thermal & electrical properties
Ceramics: thermal & electrical properties
Insulators - don't conduct heat or electricity
Brittleness of ceramics
Brittleness of ceramics
Hard & strong but can easily break/shatter
Ceramics & degradation/corrosion
Ceramics & degradation/corrosion
Resistant - don't degrade or react with water/chemicals
Flexibility of polymers
Flexibility of polymers
Can be bent & stretched without breaking
Density of polymers vs metals/ceramics
Density of polymers vs metals/ceramics
Less dense - lightweight
Degradation of polymers over time
Degradation of polymers over time
Can break down with sunlight/chemicals
Polymers: thermal & electrical properties
Polymers: thermal & electrical properties
Insulators - don't conduct
Metals as thermal & electrical conductors
Metals as thermal & electrical conductors
Conductors - can conduct heat & electricity
Malleability of metals
Malleability of metals
Can be shaped/hammered without breaking
Corrosion: iron vs stainless steel/aluminium
Corrosion: iron vs stainless steel/aluminium
Iron rusts; stainless steel & aluminium resist corrosion
Definition of composites
Definition of composites
Made from 2+ materials with better properties
Cost of composites vs other materials
Cost of composites vs other materials
More expensive due to manufacturing
Purpose of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Purpose of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Decide most suitable material for a product