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16 Cards in this Set
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how could you describe the properties of a composite to its components? |
the properties are an average of the component properties |
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which factors influence the properties of a composite |
components, concentration, size shape, and orientation. |
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dedinition of composite |
multiphase material with significant proportions of eqch phase. |
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matrix definition |
continuous, all encompassing phase that transfers stress to other phases. |
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mmc, cmc, pmc |
metal matrix composites, ceramic matric composite, polymer matrix composite. |
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dispersed phase composite gives which advantage |
creep resistance |
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cermets definition |
mixture of ceramic and metal. |
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advantages of cermets |
temperature resistance of ceramics, flexibility and condutivity of metal. |
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two uses for cermets |
cutting tools, capacitors |
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sintering |
forming a solid mass by way of heat and pressure below the melting point. |
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two types of plastic |
thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic |
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properties of thermoplastics |
become plasit when heated, abd hard when cooled. repeatable process, on chmical change |
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four components of thermo plastic |
binder, filler, colour, plasticiser. |
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two kind of thermo plastic |
nylon (bearings and wheels) pvc (tubing, insulation) |
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properties of thermosetting plastic |
undergoes chemical change when heated. cannot be repeated. |
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uses for thermosetting plastic |
carbon fiber cars, epoxy resin. |
