SCIMATP

May 31, 2012

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Individual Project
Scrapbook Include the following: 1. Original Paper, signed 2. Improved Drawing of your 2062 gadget 3. Identify the important parts/components of the gadget 4. Identify the material that you think should make up each part 5. Include a discussion of the important properties of each material that makes it suitable for the gadget

Classification of Materials

Classification of Materials
classification of materials is usually based on the atomic bonding forces of the materials. General Classification Metals Ceramics Polymers Composites Semiconductors

ACTIVITY
Identify whether the material given to you is a metal, ceramic, polymer, composite, or semiconductor You may ask anyone in your group to help you Paste your material name under the correct heading on the manila paper pasted on the board

METALS

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Ring: 75% copper, 25% nickel Center: 92% copper, 6% aluminum, 2% nickel

METALS
They have large numbers of non-localized/free electrons. General Properties: 1. shiny luster 2. grayish-silver color (except gold and copper) 3. hardness (except sodium and calcium) 4. good heat and electrical conductivity 5. high melting and boiling points (except mercury) 6. malleability (can be hammered into a sheet) 7. ductility (can be pulled into a wire)

METALS
Examples: Ferrous metals and alloys (irons, carbon steels, alloy steels, stainless steels, tool and die steels) Nonferrous metals and Applications: alloys (aluminum, copper, coinage, jewelry, magnesium, nickel, automobiles, structural titanium, precious metals, components for refractory metals, buildings, hulls of large superalloys) ships, etc.
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CERAMICS

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CERAMICS
Ceramics are compounds between metallic and nonmetallic elements. They are most frequently oxides, nitrides, and carbides and are composed of clay minerals, cement, and glass. General Properties: 1. typically insulative to the passage of heat and electricity 2. more resistant to high temperatures and harsh environments 3. hard but very brittle

CERAMICS
Examples Glasses Glass ceramics Graphite

Applications: insulators, magnets, aerospace, biomedical, construction, nuclear industries

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POLYMERS
Many of them are organic compounds that are chemically based on carbon, hydrogen, and other nonmetallic elements. They have very large molecular structures. Properties: 1. low density 2. may be extremely flexible 3. Good electrical resistivity

POLYMERS
Examples: Thermoplastics plastics Thermoset plastics Elastomers

Applications: plastic bags, electrical and thermal insulation, toys, pipes, flooring, clothing, paints, adhesive
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SEMICONDUCTORS
have electrical properties that are intermediate between the electrical conductors and insulators the electrical characteristics are extremely sensitive to the presence of minute concentrations of impurity atoms Applications: integrated circuits Electronics computers

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COMPOSITES
Composite materials are engineered materials that consist of more than one material type. They are designed to display a combination of the best characteristics of each of the component materials

COMPOSITES
Example: Fiberglass glass fibers are embedded within a polymeric material - acquires strength from the glass and flexibility from the polymer Applications: space shuttles, construction of pavement, roads, parking lots, armor

Density

Stiffness

Strength

Resistance to fracture

Electrical Conductivity

Seatwork

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ASSIGNMENT
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References
Callister, William Jr. (2005) Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction (7th Ed.), John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Askeland, Donald R. and Phule, Pradeep P., (2006) The Science and Engineering of Materials , Thomson Natividad, Michelle (2006) Classification of Materials. A ppt presentation

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For SCIMATP class Term 3, A.Y. 2011-2012