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3.1.3 Developments in new materials
3.1.3 Developments in new materials
Modern Materials
Developments made through the invention of new or improved processes eg Graphene, Metal foams and Titanium.
Alterations to perform a particular function eg Coated metals, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) and Nanomaterials.
MATHS & SCIENCE
Classification of the types of properties of a range of materials.
Selecting appropriate materials.
Extracting information from technical specifications.
Smart Materials
That materials can have one or more properties that can be significantly changed in a controlled fashion by external stimuli, such as stress, temperature, moisture, or PH eg shape memory alloys, thermochromic pigments and photochromic pigments
MATHS & SCIENCE
Classification of the types of properties of a range of materials.
Selecting appropriate materials.
Extracting information from technical specifications.
Composite Materials
That composite materials are produced by combining two or more different materials to create an enhanced material eg glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and carbonfibre reinforced plastic (CRP).
MATHS & SCIENCE
Classification of the types of properties of a range of materials.
Selecting appropriate materials.
Extracting information from technical specifications.
Technical Textiles
How fibres can be spun to make enhanced fabrics eg conductive fabrics, fire resistant fabrics, kevlar and microfibres incorporating micro encapsulation.
MATHS & SCIENCE
Classification of the types of properties of a range of materials.
Selecting appropriate materials.
Extracting information from technical specifications.
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