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This Materials and Their Properties page on GoConqr gathers notes on metals, plastics, wood and other materials. It is for school students revising material properties and teachers looking for ready-made material. There are over 40 user-made notes, including resources for GCSE and A-level study. Choose a topic and open a note to get started.
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- Classification of Materials128
- Physical and Mechanical Properties11
- Testing and Selecting Materials17
- Wood and Timber244
- Metals and Alloys334
- Plastics and Polymers211
- Paper and Board34
- Ceramics and Stone9
- Composite Materials18
- Smart and Modern Materials64
- Adhesives11
- Material Processing and Joining19
- Sustainable Materials19
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AMME1362 Introduction to Materials (Chapter 1) Classification of Materials Materials can be classified into three basic categories: Metals Composed of one or more metallic compounds - Alloys (e.g Iron, Aluminium, Copper) and m...
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Untitled AQA DT: Product Design (3D-Design) Plastics: What is a plastic? A Group of materials made up of long chains of molecules. There are three different types of plastics; thermoplastics (Can be reheated and reshaped), the...
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AQA DT AQA DT: Product Design (3D-Design) Plastics: What is a plastic? A Group of materials made up of long chains of molecules. There are three different types of plastics; thermoplastics (Can be reheated and reshaped), the...
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Untitled Plastics: Structure and Moulding Processes Thermoplastics Thermosetting plastics Process Addition polymerisation (Ethylene) · A catalyst or free radical is added to break the bonds with the carbon atoms. · Carbon atom...
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Metals Mild Steel - Ferrous0.15-0.35% carbonProperties: Tough Ductile Malleable High tensile strength Easily joined Easily Welded Poor resistance to corrosion Cannot be hardened and tempered General purpose material Uses: Na...
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Types of Materials - created from Mind Map Ferrous materials Non ferrous materials Ceramics
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Resistant Materials Resistant Materials: · Metals o Alloy § Mixture of 2 or more metals (Brass, Steel etc) o Ferrous Metal § Metal that contains iron (steel) o Non-Ferrous Metal § Metal that contains no iron (copper, aluminium) · Plastic...
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Smart and Modern materials GRAPHICS Some modern materials are good for environment Cornstarch polymers, potatopak and paper foam are all made from plants.They're renewable.They're biodegradable.More sustainable alternative to plastics. Saves oil and les...
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GCSE Revision (Plastics detailed) AQA specification - created from Mind Map two types most made form crude oil Forming plastics
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Untitled Material Properties There are a variety of terms that can be used to describe a material. Hard - Can scratch or indent, and withstands being scratched Brittle - Breaks without plastic deformation Ductile - Can be draw...
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Polylactic Acid monomer-lactic acid biodegradable Process separate out starch and sugar in raw materials eg. corn, potatoes, wheat starch and sugar in fermentation vat, high temperature α-amylase breaks starch down and glucoamylase b...
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AS Level Product Design Revision Biodegradable polymers: These are materials that break down over time which makes them safe to use. They are versatile and contain a number of chemical properties. They are non toxic and have good mechanical propertie...
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Properties of Materials - creado desde un Mapa Mental Physical properties Ecological Properties Chemical Properties
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Manufactured boards Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) smooth easily machined, painted or stained can be water or fire-resistant veneered and painted-appearance furniture Hardboard cheap particle material can be laminated kitchen unit back ...
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Technical materials: WOOD - creado desde un Mapa Mental Properties Man-made wood Wood derivatives
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Materials
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MATERIALS - created from Mind Map FERROUS MATERIALS - CONTAIN IRON AND THEY ARE ALL ALLOYS NON- FERROUS- DO NOT CONTAIN IRON SMART MATERIALS- are materials that have one or more properties that can be importantly changed in a controlled manner by exte...
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mechanical properties lecture notes hockey sticks are made from a material that can resist indentation (plastic deformation) and shock when it comes into contact with a puck or the ice. The material also has to be lightweight to be easily handed to by a...
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3.1.3- Biotechnology Biodegradable Polymers These are made from natural resources that decompose in the environment. This is done by enabling microorganisms in the environment to break down the molecular structure to create an inert mater...
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Construction Materials CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS:Aluminium and Iron:extracted from ores in rocksGlass = melting limestone, sand and soda: heat up limestone (calcium carbonate), sand (silicon dioxide) and soda (sodium carbonate) until it melts ...
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Untitled Graphics RevisionModern and Smart MaterialsPolymorph:A plastic type substance that becomes soft when heated. Can be moulded into any shape then becomes solid when cool.Uses - modelling/prototypingThermochromic liquid/...
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Materials Wood &nb...
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Metal properties - creado desde un Mapa Mental Mechanical strengthThey support efforts of traction, torsion, compression and bending. Ductility and malleabilityAbility of a material to undergo deformations without breaking. TenacityIt is the resistance of a materi...
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MATIRIALS - creado desde un Mapa Mental MATIRIALS ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES 1 Electrical conductivity:metals 2 Electrical insulators:plastic matirials and wood THERMAL PROPERTIES thermal onducity expansions and contraction fusibility welding O...
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smart, modern and nano materials smart materials are materials that responds to a stimulus like heat or light and then return to their original state hen the stimulus is removed, Thermo - heat Hydro - liquid Chromic - colour photo - light&...
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PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS - creado desde un Mapa Mental PHISICAL CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGICAL
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METALS - creado desde un Mapa Mental Mechanical properties. Thermal properties. Electrical and magnetic properties
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Ferrous metals Types of metals: Mind map 1.Ferrous metals -Pure iron=Magnets https://www.essentialchemicalindustry.org/metals/iron.html -Steel (iron+1.76% C)=Structu...
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Materials - created from Mind Map Plastics Thermosetting plastics Can only be heated and shaped once
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PLASTIC MATERIALS. - created from Mind Map THERMOPLASTIC THERMOSET ELASTOMERS
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technological materials - creado desde un Mapa Mental wood wood natural/processed
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softwood VS hardwood - created from Mind Map softwood is a type of wood that is cut from belonging e gymnosperms such as coniferouse trees softwood comes from conifer, which usally remains evergreen hardwood is wood from deciduous trees and broad-leaf evergreen ...
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Hardwoods Beech Wood hard but easy to work with steam bent furniture Oak Wood strong open grained hard but easy to work with beams Ash Wood Easy to work with laminated tool handles
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seat - created from Mind Map design how its mounted material
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Materials - created from Mind Map Plastics Thermo plastics Thermo setting plastics
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Untitled smart materials a smart material is a material that reacts and changes by an external condition for example heat pressure or electricity.Shape memory alloys this is an alloy that can remember its shape for examp...
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MATERIALS PROPERTIES - creado desde un Mapa Mental SENSORITY PROPERTIES CHEMICALS PROPERTIES ECOLOGICALS PROPERTIES
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METALS - creado desde un Mapa Mental PROPERTIES FERROUS METALS NON-FERROUS METALS
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Processing Plastics - created from Mind Map MOULDING JOINING FORMING - thermoplastics
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Materials - created from Mind Map Woods Metal Plastic
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GoConqr OriginalMaterials and their properties notes
These notes take different routes through the unit. Resistant Materials introduces metals, including alloys and the distinction between ferrous and non-ferrous metals. AQA DT covers plastics, while Manufactured boards describes boards such as MDF and hardboard.
Choosing a starting point
Start with Resistant Materials if you want an introduction to metal types. For a closer look at one material, Metals includes the properties and uses of mild steel. The notes on wood also cover properties, wood derivatives and woodworking joints.
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Which note is a useful starting point for metals?
Resistant Materials is a useful starting point because it introduces alloys and distinguishes ferrous from non-ferrous metals. For more detail on an individual material, Metals includes a section on mild steel, with its properties and uses. Both are among the notes listed on this page.
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Which notes cover plastics and other polymers?
AQA DT introduces plastics and types of plastic. AS Level Product Design Revision includes biodegradable polymers, while Polylactic Acid focuses on that particular material. There are also notes on processing plastics, so school students and teachers can choose a topic that fits their revision.