Definitions
This is a substance out of which a thing is or can be made.
What is a
MATERIAL?
Metal, Ceramic or Polymer?
MIGHTY BOND
What is POLYMER?
Cyanoacrylates are a family of strong, fast-acting adhesives derived from ethyl cyanoacrylate and related esters. They polymerize rapidly in the presence of water to form long, strong chains. The primary ingredients in products like Super Glue and Krazy Glue are cyanoacrylates, which bond almost instantly to a variety of surfaces, including metal, plastic, and glass. These adhesives are also used in medical and veterinary applications due to their strong adherence to skin. The polymerization process is initiated by the presence of moisture, transforming the liquid monomer into a solid polymer that creates a strong bond between surfaces.
It represents the interdependent relationship between processing, structure, properties, and performance in materials science
What is the
MATERIALS ENGINEERING TETRAHEDRON
It is a material made from solid metal, characterized by its gas-filled pores, which is significantly lighter than solid metals, making them ideal for applications where weight reduction is crucial.
What is a
METAL FOAM
It is a composite material that combines the compressive strength of concrete with the tensile strength of steel reinforcement.
What is
REINFORCED CONCRETE?
A multi-phase material composed of two or more mechanically-separable and physically distinct component.
What is a
COMPOSITE?
Metal, Ceramic or Polymer?
STEEL
What is METAL?
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, typically containing up to 2% carbon. It is known for its high strength, durability, and versatility, making it the most widely used material for constructing infrastructure and various products, from sewing needles to oil tankers. Steel's mechanical properties, such as yield strength and fracture strength, are significantly improved compared to pure iron, which contributes to its extensive applications in construction and manufacturing.
This refers to the arrangement of a material's internal components, which significantly influences its properties, applications, and performance.
What is
STRUCTURE?
It is an ultralight material with excellent insulating properties.
What is
AEROGEL?
This is a durable, impact-resistant short fiber with a high strength-to-weight ratio mixed with polymer and used primarily in the defense industry to manufacture bullet-proof jackets and helmets.
What is
KEVLAR?
Refers to designing the structure of a material to produce a pre-determined set of properties.
What is
MATERIALS ENGINEERING?
Metal, Ceramic or Polymer?
PLASTER OF PARIS
What is CERAMIC?
Plaster of Paris is a quick-setting gypsum plaster made from calcium sulfate hemihydrate. It is a fine white powder that hardens when mixed with water, making it ideal for various applications such as:
This involves transforming raw materials into finished products through various techniques.
What is
PROCESSING?
These are metallic materials that exhibit the ability to undergo significant deformation at one temperature and return to their original, pre-deformed shape upon heating.
What are
SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS?
It is a lightweight, high-strength composite material made from hollow microspheres embedded in a polymer matrix, widely used in aerospace, marine, and industrial applications.
What is
SYNTACTIC FOAM?
The property of a material is determined by its structure.
TRUE?
Metal, Ceramic or Polymer?
BOWLING BALL
What is POLYMER?
Bowling balls are primarily made from polymer materials, including:
This refers to the techniques and methodologies employed to measure and analyze the physical and chemical properties of materials.
CHARACTERIZATION?
These are materials that exhibit zero electrical resistance and expel magnetic fields when cooled below a certain critical temperature.
What are
SUPERCONDUCTORS
These composites consist of a core made of hexagonal structure sandwiched between two thin layers (faces) of material.
What is
HONEYCOMB COMPOSITES?
Refers to a field devoted to understanding and controlling the performance of useful materials through the study of interrelationships between materials synthesis, structure and properties
What is
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING?
DIAMOND
What is CERAMIC?
Diamonds are primarily composed of carbon atoms arranged in a cubic structure, which is a form of carbon.
They are classified as covalent ceramics, which are known for their extreme hardness and resistance to deformation.
This refers to the physical, chemical, and mechanical characteristics of materials that dictate their behavior and performance in different environments
What is
PROPERTIES?
Material properties are fundamental characteristics that determine how substances behave under various conditions, influencing their selection and application in engineering and design.
This involves the manipulation and manufacture of materials at an extremely small scale, where materials exhibit distinctive physical and chemical properties which differ significantly from their larger-scale counterparts.
What is
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Also known as GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers).
What is
FIBERGLASS?