Mind map

Resistant Materials

Mike Oku English

Map content

Resistant Materials

Woods
- Softwood
  - Pine
  - Birch
- Hardwood
  - Mahogany
  - Oak
- Man Made Boards
  - MDF
  - Plywood
  - Hardwood
  - Hardwood Chipboard
Metals
- Ferrous
  - Stainless Steel
    - Hard, tough, resistant to corrision
  - Magnetic, Rusts
  - Carbon Steel
  - Mild Steel
    - Tough, Ductile Malleuable
- Non Ferrous
  - Aluminium
    - Ductile, good resistance to corrosion
  - Copper
    - Malleable, ductile conducts electricity
  - Zinc
    - Ductile, good resistance to corrosion
  - Brass
    - Hard, resistant to corrosion
- Alloys - Mixture of Metals
Plastics
- Thermosetting
  - Durable
  - Epoxy Resin
  - Durable, good chemical resistance
  - Polyster
    - Hard, good chemical and heat resistance
- Thermoplastics
  - ABB
    - Good shock absorbance and chemical resistance
  - Acrylic
    - Durable and variety of colours, good electrical insulator.
  - Polyethene
    - Tough and good resistance to chemicals
    - Durable, Lightweight and resistant
    - Polyvinyl Chloride
      - Durable tough, and water resistant
    - Polystyrene
      - Lightweight and versitile
Properties
- Ductility - the ability to be drawn or stretched
- Malleability - the ability to be deformed by compression without cracking or tearing
- Hardness - The ability to withstand abrasive wear and indentation
- Toughness - the ability to withstand sudden shock loading without fracture
Smart Materials

Description: Mind Map on Resistant Materials, created by Mike Oku on 29/04/2014.
Created by: Mike Oku
Views: 16
Rating