Materials and Components

Paper and Board

Folding Boxboard
Consists of a bleached virgin pulp top surface, unbleached pulp middle layers and a bleached pulp inside layer. Packaging & general carton are the main applications Aesthetic Properties
Many colours depending on purpose. Smooth Normally matt finished

Functional Properties
Light weight Flexible Able to cut big sheets Non toxic

Mechanical Properties
Ductile Malleable Recyclable (durable)

Advantages and Disadvantages

Excellent for scoring Excellent for creasing Excellent for bending Inexpensive Is a good surface for printing and painting. Flimsy Low quality

Corrugated Board
Constructed from a fluted paper layer sandwiched between two paper liners. Mainly used for packaging fragile Items. Aesthetic Properties
Bulky Brown Matt colour

Functional Properties
Thick Shock proof Durable Lightweight

Mechanical Properties
Tensile strength Impact resistant Protective

Advantages and Disadvantages

Recyclable Low cost Portable Compact can be stored away easily Is not water resistant Not attractive It is not malleable

Solid White Board

Made entirely from pure bleached wood pulp. Applications are packaging for frozen foods, ice-cream, hard backed books, other more expensive items, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Aesthetic Properties
Shiny High quality Comes in many colours

Functional Properties
Smooth Rigid and stiff Lightweight

Mechanical Properties
Impact resistant Ductile Non malleable

Advantages and Disadvantages

Good printing surface Is able to give a high quality finish Expensive It is not malleable

Foil- Lined Board

It consists of a laminated aluminum foil coating. Used for food packaging and cosmetics Aesthetic Properties
Shiny Metallic Solid

Functional Properties
Strong Has Flammability Durable

Mechanical Properties
Water resistant Is an insulator Is tough material Malleable

Advantages and Disadvantages

Recyclable Can retain heat. Reflective Is expensive

Questions
Explain the how the properties of solid white board
make it suitable for book covers?

Name a material that is suitable for large boxes

explain why you chose it.