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What is one of the applications of silicon-based nanostructured materials?
What is one of the applications of silicon-based nanostructured materials?
What advantage do smaller grain sizes provide to advanced ceramics?
What advantage do smaller grain sizes provide to advanced ceramics?
What is a characteristic feature of smart materials?
What is a characteristic feature of smart materials?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of MEMS devices?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of MEMS devices?
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What role do carbon-based nanomaterials, such as fullerenes and nanotubes, play in technology?
What role do carbon-based nanomaterials, such as fullerenes and nanotubes, play in technology?
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Which process has contributed to the advancement of semiconductor structures?
Which process has contributed to the advancement of semiconductor structures?
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What defines the concept of smart sensors in the realm of smart materials?
What defines the concept of smart sensors in the realm of smart materials?
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What distinguishes 0D systems in semiconductor technology?
What distinguishes 0D systems in semiconductor technology?
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What is a major drawback of ceramics mentioned in the content?
What is a major drawback of ceramics mentioned in the content?
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Which type of semiconductors are expected to play a prominent role in the upcoming decade?
Which type of semiconductors are expected to play a prominent role in the upcoming decade?
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What is the anticipated benefit of diamond as a semiconductor?
What is the anticipated benefit of diamond as a semiconductor?
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What is the purpose of mixing ceramics with metal powder like molybdenum?
What is the purpose of mixing ceramics with metal powder like molybdenum?
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What characteristic is associated with alumina when reinforced with molybdenum fibers?
What characteristic is associated with alumina when reinforced with molybdenum fibers?
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What has prevented the successful achievement of better strength in composite ceramics reinforced with molybdenum fibers?
What has prevented the successful achievement of better strength in composite ceramics reinforced with molybdenum fibers?
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What advancement is attributed to optoelectronic devices in circuit design?
What advancement is attributed to optoelectronic devices in circuit design?
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What emerging technology is expected to revolutionize various aspects of life in the next decade?
What emerging technology is expected to revolutionize various aspects of life in the next decade?
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What defines advanced materials in high-technology applications?
What defines advanced materials in high-technology applications?
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Which of the following best describes nanostructured materials?
Which of the following best describes nanostructured materials?
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Which application is NOT associated with key areas in nanotechnology?
Which application is NOT associated with key areas in nanotechnology?
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Why are advanced materials generally considered relatively expensive?
Why are advanced materials generally considered relatively expensive?
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What is a significant property variation in nanostructured materials?
What is a significant property variation in nanostructured materials?
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In terms of emerging technologies, which of the following is an example of a nano-engineered material application?
In terms of emerging technologies, which of the following is an example of a nano-engineered material application?
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Which of the following materials could be classified as advanced materials?
Which of the following materials could be classified as advanced materials?
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What is a common characteristic of functional materials?
What is a common characteristic of functional materials?
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Study Notes
Engineering Materials
- Materials are classified by nature into metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites.
- Classification is based on chemical composition, natural occurrence, refining/manufacturing process, atomic/crystalline structure, and industrial/technical application.
Metals and Alloys
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Inorganic materials composed of one or more metallic elements, potentially including non-metallic elements.
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Metals readily lose electrons, forming metallic bonds, and are good conductors of electricity.
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Properties include: electrical/thermal conductivity, solid state at ordinary temperatures, malleability, ductility, luster, sound production upon striking, alloy formation.
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Alloys form when multiple pure metals combine, creating new properties distinct from the individual components.
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Pure Metals: Obtained by refining ore; rarely used in engineering due to limited applications. Exception includes specialized use with high purity requirements (e.g., aluminum, copper).
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Alloyed Metals: Combination of two or more metals. Properties often greatly differ from constituent metals (e.g., 18-8 stainless steel, varying carbon content in steel).
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Ferrous Metals: Contain significant iron; crucial in engineering.
- Mild Steels: 0.15%-0.25% carbon; moderate strength, good weldability, low cost.
- Medium Carbon Steels: 0.3%-0.6% carbon; high strength, limited weldability.
- High Carbon Steels: 0.65%-1.5% carbon; hardened and toughened by heat treatment, poor weldability.
- Cast Irons: 2%-4% carbon; low cost; used in casting applications.
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Non-Ferrous Metals: Seven main metals (aluminum, tin, copper, nickel, zinc, and magnesium) readily available and economical. Additional less common high-demand metals exist.
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Sintered Metals: Created through powder metallurgy; mixed powders are molded and heated to bond, resulting in distinctly different properties from their component metals.
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Clad Metals: Two metallic layers bonded together (e.g., stainless steel clad with mild steel); layered materials offer combined properties.
Ceramics
- Inorganic materials made of metallic and non-metallic elements bonded chemically.
- Characteristics include high melting points, chemical stability, hardness, high-temperature strength (but are brittle), poor electrical conductivity.
Polymers
- Organic materials consisting of long carbon-based molecular chains or networks.
- Generally low density, mechanically flexible, variable mechanical properties, and poor electrical conductors.
Composites
- Mixtures of two or more materials; components retain distinct natures.
- Offer benefits such as: light weight, high strength, corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, directional strength, high impact strength, and high electrical strength (insulator).
Semi-Conductors
- Materials intermediate between conductors and insulators in electrical properties.
- Electrical characteristics are sensitive to impurity atoms.
- Crucial component in the electronics industry (e.g., integrated circuits).
Smart Materials
- Materials with adaptable properties responsive to external stimuli (e.g., temperature, electric/magnetic fields).
- Combines sensor, actuator, and control circuit in one unit, emulating biological systems (e.g., MEMS).
Nano-Structured Materials and Nanotechnology
- Materials with structures ranging from 1-100 nm.
- Novel properties (e.g., electrical, optical, magnetic).
- Applications in various fields (e.g., medicine, energy, water filtration).
- Nanomaterials include quantum dots, nanoparticles, nanocrystals.
Importance of Materials
- Material development follows various approaches (from serendipity to design).
- Advanced materials, used in high-tech applications, are either enhanced traditional materials or newly developed high-performance materials.
- Current trends include high-temperature/corrosion-resistant materials, new metals, improved fatigue properties and various types of plastic composites.
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Explore the fundamental classifications and properties of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. This quiz delves into how chemical composition and processing impact material applications in engineering.
