NCFE Engineering Materials Revision

Categorise the following polymers:

Groups:

(a) Thermoplastic

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(b) Thermosetting Plastic

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(c) Elastomer

• Acrylic

• Silicone

• Rubber

• Polyvinyl Chloride

• Polypropylene

• Plastic that can't be remelted

• Elastic, rubbery polymer

• Plastic that softens when heated

• High Impact Polystyrene

• Neoprene

• Polyester Resin

• Polyethylene

• Urea Formaldehyde

• Epoxy Resin

Categorise these types of wood:

Groups:

(a) Hardwood

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(b) Softwood

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(c) Manufactured Board

• Engineered wood panels

• Sycamore

• Balsa

• Cedar

• Lighter wood from coniferous trees

• Plywood

• Ash

• Chipbaord

• MDF

• Beech

• Dense wood from broad-leaved trees

• Pine

• Spruce

• Oak

Categorise these types of metal:

Groups:

(a) Pure Ferrous

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(b) Ferrous Alloys

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(c) Non Ferrous Metals

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(d) Non Ferrous Alloys

• Iron

• Brass

• Metals containing iron, magnetic

• Solder

• Lead

• Metals without iron, not magnetic

• Silver Solder

• Stainless Steel

• Bronze

• Aluminium

• Non-iron metals mixed together

• Mild Steel

• Iron mixed with other elements

• Copper

• Cast Iron

Match the following woods to their definition:

• Aromatic, insect-repelling softwood

• Oak

• Tough, flexible hardwood for tool handle

• Cedar

• Strong, durable hardwood for furniture

• Balsa

• Affordable, easy-to-work softwood

• Ash

• Very soft, lightweight hardwood

• Pine

Match the following metals to their definition:

• Copper alloy with tin, hard

• Solder

• Low-melting alloy for joining metals

• Bronze

• Corrosion-resistant alloy often used in kitchen appliances

• Aluminium

• Lightweight metal commonly used in aircraft construction

• Brass

• Yellowish metal often used in musical instruments

• Stainless Steel

Match the following polymers to their definitions:

• Thermosetting plastic used in adhesives and finishes

• Neoprene

• Synthetic rubber used in various applications

• Polyester Resin

• Commonly used in clothing and home furnishings

• Urea Formaldehyde

• Elastic substance obtained from the latex of certain plants

• Rubber

• Commonly used in packaging and labeling

• Polypropylene

Match the following ceramics to their uses in Engineering:

• Construction

• Brick

• Art and vessels

• Pottery

• Building material

• Cement

• Windows

• Diamond

• Cutting tools

• Glass

Match the following composite materials to their definition:

• A composite material made of glass fibers embedded in concrete

• Glass Reinforced Plastic

• A composite material made of glass fibers embedded in plastic

• Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete

• A composite material made of natural fibers embedded in a matrix

• Natural Fibre Composite

• A composite material made of carbon fibers embedded in plastic

• Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic