1 Material Selection

Question 1

1.1 Papers And Boards (13)

Answer 1

1. 1.1 Layout Paper
2. 1.2 Cartridge Paper
3. 1.3 Tracing Paper
4. 1.4 Bleed-Proof Paper
5. 1.5 Treated Paper
6. 1.6 Watercolour Paper
7. 1.7 Corrugated Card
8. 1.8 Bleached Card
9. 1.9 Mount Board
10. 1.10 Duplex
11. 1.11 Foil-Backed And Laminated Card
12. 1.12 Metal Effect Card
13. 1.13 Moulded Paper Pulp

Question 2

1.2 Polymer-Based Sheets (8)

Answer 2

1. 2.1 Foam Board
2. 2.2 Fluted Polypropylene (PP) Sheet
3. 2.3 Translucent Polypropylene (PP) Sheet
4. 2.4 Styrofoam
5. 2.5 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Sheets
6. 2.6 Plastazote Foam
7. 2.7 Cellulose Acetate
8. 2.8 Polylactide

Question 3

1.3 Woods (5)

Answer 3

1. 3.1 Hardwoods
2. 3.2 Softwoods
3. 3.3 Manufactured Boards
4. 3.4 Veneers
5. 3.5 Melamine-Formaldehyde (MF) Laminates

Question 4

1.3.1 Hardwoods (6)

Answer 4

1. 3.1.1 Oak
2. 3.1.2 Ash
3. 3.1.3 Mahogany
4. 3.1.4 Teak
5. 3.1.5 Birch
6. 3.1.6 Beech

Question 5

1.3.2 Softwoods (5)

Answer 5

1. 3.2.1 Pine (European Redwood)
2. 3.2.2 Spruce
3. 3.2.3 Douglas Fir
4. 3.2.4 Larch
5. 3.2.5 Cedar

Question 6

1.3.3 Manufactured Boards (6)

Answer 6

1. 3.3.1 Plywood
2. 3.3.2 Marine Plywood
3. 3.3.3 Aeroply
4. 3.3.4 Flexible Plywood
5. 3.3.5 Chipboard
6. 3.3.6 Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF)

Question 7

1.4 Metals (4)

Answer 7

1. 4.1 Ores
2. 4.2 Elements
3. 4.3 Ferrous Alloys
4. 4.4 Non-Ferrous Alloys

Question 8

1.4.1 Ores (4)

Answer 8

1. 4.1.1 Chalcopyrite
2. 4.1.2 Bauxite
3. 4.1.3 Cassiterite
4. 4.1.4 Zinc Blend

Question 9

1.4.2 Elements (7)

Answer 9

1. 4.2.1 Aluminium
2. 4.2.2 Copper
3. 4.2.3 Zinc
4. 4.2.4 Silver
5. 4.2.5 Gold
6. 4.2.6 Titanium
7. 4.2.7 Tin

Question 10

1.4.3 Ferrous Alloys (6)

Answer 10

1. 4.3.1 Low Carbon Steel
2. 4.3.2 Medium Carbon Steel
3. 4.3.3 Cast Iron
4. 4.3.4 Stainless Steel
5. 4.3.5 High-Speed Steel (HSS)
6. 4.3.6 Die (Tool) Steel

Question 11

1.4.4 Non-Ferrous Alloys (4)

Answer 11

1. 4.4.1 Bronze
2. 4.4.2 Brass
3. 4.4.3 Duralumin
4. 4.4.4 Pewter

Question 12

1.5 Polymers (3)

Answer 12

1. 5.1 Thermoplastics
2. 5.2 Thermoset Polymers
3. 5.3 Elastomers

Question 13

1.5.1 Thermoplastics (9)

Answer 13

1. 5.1.1 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
2. 5.1.2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
3. 5.1.3 Polypropylene (PP)
4. 5.1.4 High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
5. 5.1.5 Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
6. 5.1.6 Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA, Acrylic)
7. 5.1.7 Nylon
8. 5.1.8 Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC)
9. 5.1.9 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Question 14

1.5.2 Thermoset Polymers (4)

Answer 14

1. 5.2.1 Urea Formaldehyde (UF)
2. 5.2.2 Melamine Formaldehyde (MF)
3. 5.2.3 Polyester Resin
4. 5.2.4 Epoxy Resin

Question 15

1.5.3 Elastomers (4)

Answer 15

1. 5.3.1 Polyisoprene (Natural Rubber)
2. 5.3.2 Butadiene Rubber (BR)
3. 5.3.3 Polychloroprene Rubber (Neoprene)
4. 5.3.4 Silicone

Question 16

1.6 Biodegradable Polymers (7)

Answer 16

1. 6.1 Corn Starch Polymers
2. 6.2 Potatopak
3. 6.3 Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB, Biopol, Bio-Batch Additive)
4. 6.4 Polylactic Acid (PLA)
5. 6.5 Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
6. 6.6 Lactide
7. 6.7 Glycolide (Lactel, Ecofilm)

Question 17

1.7 Composites (8)

Answer 17

1. 7.1 Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)
2. 7.2 Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
3. 7.3 Tungsten Carbide
4. 7.4 Aluminium Composite Board
5. 7.5 Concrete
6. 7.6 Reinforced Concrete
7. 7.7 Fibre Cement
8. 7.8 Engineered Wood

Question 18

1.8 Smart Materials (6)

Answer 18

1. 8.1 Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs)
2. 8.2 Thermochromic Pigments
3. 8.3 Phosphorescent Pigments
4. 8.4 Photochromic Pigments
5. 8.5 Electroluminescent Wire
6. 8.6 Piezoelectric Material

Question 19

1.9 Modern Materials (4)

Answer 19

1. 9.1 Kevlar
2. 9.2 Precious Metal Clay (PMC)
3. 9.3 High-Density Modelling Foam
4. 9.4 Polymorph