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Composite Materials Flashcards

List, identify, know the properties and uses of a range of modern composite materials. You will need to know the constituent parts of composites as well as providing examples where they are used. (2 cards)

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What are composite materials?

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Composites are produced by mixing together two (or more) different materials.

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Why are composite materials created and what are some of the main advantages over the individual materials?

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Composite materials are created to improve and enhance the properties of the source materials.

The main advantages can be:

  • adding strength (reinforcing) to materials
  • making a strong material lighter
  • stabilising a material to
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