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What is a common example of a natural polymer?

  • Polypropylene
  • Polystyrene
  • Polyethylene
  • Silk (correct)
  • Polymerization is a process that breaks down large molecules into smaller units.

    False

    What are the two main types of polymerization?

    Chain-reaction Polymerization and Step-Reaction Polymerization

    Ethylene polymerizes to form __________.

    <p>polyethylene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following monomers with their corresponding polymers:

    <p>Ethylene = Polyethylene Propylene = Polypropylene Styrene = Polystyrene Vinyl Chloride = Polyvinyl Chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between stress and strain within the proportional limit?

    <p>Stress is directly proportional to strain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The elastic limit is the point beyond which a material returns to its original shape after the load is removed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the maximum strength indicated on the stress-strain diagram?

    <p>Ultimate Strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The region in the stress-strain diagram from O to P is called the ______.

    <p>elastic range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Yield Point = Point of appreciable elongation without increased load Rapture Strength = Strength at the point of rupture Modulus of Elasticity = Constant of proportionality between stress and strain Plastic Range = Region where the material deforms permanently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials is NOT an example of a metallic crystal structure?

    <p>Plastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hexagonal closed-pack (HCP) structure has 8 atoms per unit cell.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between cube edge length 'a' and atomic radius 'R' in a face-centered cubic (FCC) structure?

    <p>a = 2R√2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In crystallographic notation, a direction is specified as [____].

    <p>xyz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following metallic elements with their respective crystallographic structures:

    <p>Copper = Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) Zinc = Hexagonal Closed-Pack (HCP) Gold = Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) Magnesium = Hexagonal Closed-Pack (HCP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of molecular arrangement does a crystalline polymer have?

    <p>Highly ordered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A polymer with lower crystallinity tends to have reduced clarity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one application of nanomaterials.

    <p>Healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nanomaterials are typically sized between ______ nanometers.

    <p>1 to 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following manufacturing approaches with their characteristics:

    <p>Top-down = Reduces large pieces to nanoscale Bottom-up = Builds from atomic components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties can affect the solubility of nanomaterials?

    <p>Surface chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Viscoelasticity refers to materials that exhibit only viscous characteristics.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a physicist who contributed a concept related to nanotechnology.

    <p>Richard Feynman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of cold working metal?

    <p>To cause a permanent change in the metal's crystalline structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Permanent mold casting can be reused for multiple casts.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves treating powdered metals with pressure and heat to form shapes?

    <p>Powder Processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In powder metallurgy, metal powder is compacted and heated to cause the particles to bond into a __________.

    <p>rigid mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following metal manufacturing processes with their characteristics:

    <p>Casting = Molten metal poured into a mold Cold Working = Permanent change in crystalline structure Powder Processing = Uses pressure and heat on powdered metals Forming = Mechanical manipulation of raw metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manufacturing process is NOT suitable for high-strength applications?

    <p>Powder Processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deformation processes include only bending and rolling.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one advantage of using metal forming over casting.

    <p>Higher strength or ductility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a method specifically for depositing one-atom-thick layers on a surface?

    <p>Atomic layer epitaxy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Self-assembly refers to components that require external direction to form an ordered structure.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of roll-to-roll processing in nanomaterial manufacturing?

    <p>To produce nanoscale devices on a roll of ultrathin plastic or metal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of creating nanoscale features by 'stamping' them onto a surface is known as __________.

    <p>nanoimprint lithography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the manufacturing processes of nanomaterials to their descriptions:

    <p>Chemical vapor deposition = Produces very pure, high-performance films Dip pen lithography = Writes on a surface using an atomic force microscope Roll-to-roll processing = Produces nanoscale devices on a continuous roll Molecular beam epitaxy = Deposits highly controlled thin films</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following potential effects of nanomaterials has been noted in relation to health?

    <p>They may lead to genetic damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Airborne nanomaterials only affect the lungs and have no impact on the heart.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a noted risk of increased use of nanomaterials in the environment?

    <p>Unknown behavior in air, water, or soil leading to potential harmful effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Chemistry of Engineering Materials

    • Engineering materials are crucial for everyday life and survival.
    • Gold was the first metal used, followed by copper.
    • Material science, engineering materials, and materials engineering are scientific areas studying materials.

    Basic Concepts of Crystal Structure

    • Crystalline solids have a specific structure depending on how atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged.
    • A space lattice is a periodic arrangement of points in three-dimensional space.
    • A lattice point represents an atom.
    • The lattice array is the pattern of lattice points.
    • The lattice space is the space covered by the lattice points.
    • A unit cell is a small group of atoms that repeats throughout the crystal structure.
    • A unit cell can be defined as a fundamental structural unit that repeats throughout the crystal structure, it is a small repeating part of the larger crystal, and it contains all the structural information of the larger crystal structure.

    Lattice Parameters

    • Lattice parameters are the lengths (a, b, c) and angles (α, β, γ) that define the unit cell.
    • Typically measured in angstroms (Å) or nanometers (nm).
    • Seven crystal systems can be defined based on these parameters.

    Basic Types of Crystal Systems

    • Cubic: a = b = c; α = β = γ = 90°
    • Hexagonal: a = b ≠ c; α = β = 90°, γ = 120°
    • Tetragonal: a = b ≠ c; α = β = γ = 90°
    • Rhombohedral (Trigonal): a = b = c; α = β = γ ≠ 90°
    • Orthorhombic: a ≠ b ≠ c; α = β = γ = 90°
    • Monoclinic: a ≠ b ≠ c; α = γ = 90° ≠ β
    • Triclinic: a ≠ b ≠ c; α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90°

    Bravais Lattices

    • Fourteen types of crystal systems with different centering properties.
    • Types of Centering:
      • Face-centered
      • Body-centered
      • Base-centered

    Metallic Crystal Structures

    • Simple Cubic (SC): Atoms located at the corners of a cube. Contains one atom per unit cell. Packing density is relatively low.
    • Body-Centered Cubic (BCC): Atoms at the corners and the center of the cube. Contains two atoms per unit cell. Atoms touch along cube diagonals.
    • Face-Centered Cubic (FCC): Atoms at the corners and the center of each face of the cube. Contains four atoms per unit cell. Atoms touch along face diagonals.
    • Hexagonal Close-Packed (HCP): Atoms arranged in hexagonal layers with a center plane between them containing half-hexagon shaped atoms. Contains six atoms per unit cell.

    Crystallographic Directions

    • Directions in a crystal are defined by coordinates (x, y, z), relative to the unit cell.
    • Notation: [uvw] where u, v, and w are integers.
    • Directions are defined by specifying the coordinates (x, y, z) of a point on a vector (Pxyz) passing through the origin.

    Properties of Crystals

    • Atomic Packing Factor (APF): Ratio of volume of atoms to the volume of the unit cell (e.g., SC = 0.52, FCC = 0.74, BCC = 0.68).
    • Planar Density (PD): Density of atomic packing on a particular plane.
      • PD = (number of atoms on a plane) / (area of plane).
    • Linear Density (LD): Number of atoms per unit length along a particular direction.
      • LD = (number of atoms on direction vector) / (length of direction vector).

    Metals

    • Employed for various engineering purposes.
    • Iron is the most popular metal in engineering.
    • All metals have a crystalline structure.

    Alloy

    • Mixture or compound of two or more elements, at least one of which is metallic.
    • Alloying enhances properties like strength and hardness.
    • Classified into solid solution and intermediate phase.

    Solid Solution

    • One element dissolved in another to form a single-phase structure.
    • Solvent or base element is metallic; dissolved element can be metallic or non-metallic.
    • Types of solid solutions:
      • Substitutional: atoms of the solvent element are replaced in its unit cell by the dissolved element.
      • Interstitial: atoms of the dissolving element fit into vacant spaces between the base metal atoms.

    Intermediate Phases

    • When the amount of dissolving element exceeds the solid solubility limit of the base metal, a second phase forms.
    • The phases have intermediate compositions and different structures than the pure elements.

    Importance of Metals

    • High stiffness and strength (alloyable).
    • Toughness (ability to absorb energy).
    • Good electrical and thermal conductivity.
    • Competitive cost.

    Metals Used in Manufacturing Process

    • Cast metal: starting form is a casting.
    • Wrought metal: metal has been worked.
    • Powdered metal: starting form is very small powders.

    Classification of Metals

    • Ferrous metals: contain iron as a main constituent (e.g., cast iron, wrought iron, steel).
    • Non-ferrous metals: do not contain iron (e.g., aluminum, copper, tin, zinc, lead).

    Ferrous Metals

    Sub-categories:

    • Cast iron (CI): Higher carbon content (2-4.23%). Hardened by cooling, but not temperable. Types of cast iron:

      • Grey Cast Iron.
      • White Cast Iron.
      • Chilled Cast Iron.
      • Malleable Cast Iron.
      • Toughened Cast Iron.
    • Wrought iron: Almost pure iron (0.15% carbon). Manufactured through refining, puddling, shingling, and rolling stages. Soft, malleable, and tough. Melting Point: 1500°C. Resistant to corrosion.

    • Steel: Iron alloy with carbon content up to 2.0%. Types:

      • Low Carbon/Mild Steel (0.10-0.3% carbon),
      • Medium Carbon Steel (0.3-0.6% carbon),
      • High Carbon Steel (0.6-1.5% carbon).
    • Alloy Steel: Steel with added elements other than carbon to obtain special properties. (e.g., chromium steel, cobalt steel, manganese steel, tungsten steel, vanadium steel, nickel steel)

    Non-ferrous Metals

    • Aluminum: Lightweight, good conductor of heat and electricity. Uses: electrical conductors, alloys, cooking utensils, aircraft parts, and paints.
    • Copper: Reddish-colored, high tensile strength, malleable, ductile. Excellent conductor of electricity and heat. Uses: electrical cables, wires, alloys, household utensils, tubes, etc.
    • Tin: White metal, soft, and malleable, corrosion resistant. Uses: plating, lining pipes, alloys, and containers.
    • Zinc: Bluish-white metal, easily fused, brittle when cold but malleable at high temperatures. Uses: galvanizing steel sheets, roofing, pipes, ventilators, brass making, and batteries.
    • Lead: Soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal. Easily cut by a knife or tool. Used for making shots, bullets, gas pipes, printing type letters, and roof covers.

    Superalloys

    • High-temperature performance alloys with good strength, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance.
    • Composed by iron, nickel, and cobalt based alloys.
    • Used in systems with high operating temperatures that need higher performance at high temperature like turbine engines, jet engines, steam turbines etc.

    Metal Processing

    • Processing of metals should be carefully controlled to affect the mechanical properties.
    • Grain Size Effect: Larger grains in metals are known for lesser strength and ductility.
    • Methods like quenching (rapid cooling of hot metals), annealing (heating and slow cooling), and tempering (heating of hard and brittle metals to a lesser extent) are methods for processing purposes.
    • Cold Working: Strengthening a metal by changing its shape without heating, also called plastic deformation or work hardening.

    Metal Manufacturing: Production

    • Casting: Molten metal is poured into a mold, solidifying to the cavity's shape.
      • Expendable mold casting
      • Permanent mold casting
    • Powder Processing: Powdered metals are pressed and sintered (heated) to form complex shapes for high precision parts.
    • Forming: Raw metal is mechanically shaped or deformed into a desired shape through bending, rolling, forging, extrusion and drawing.

    Metal Manufacturing: Fabrication

    • Deformation: Processes like bending, rolling, forging, and drawing, that change the shape of the metal.
    • Bulk Processes: Processes like rolling, forging, and extrusion that involve large deformations.
    • Sheet Metalworking: Processes like bending, drawing, and shearing that involve thin sheets of metal.
    • Machining: Processes that remove material from a raw metal form to create desired shapes (e.g., turning, milling, grinding). Non-traditional machining (abrasive processing) includes processes utilizing lasers, electron beams, chemical erosion, electric discharge and electrochemical methods.
    • Joining: Assembling multiple metal parts (welding, brazing, bolting).
    • Finishing: Processes like coating (galvanization, powder coating) to improve appearance and properties.

    Mechanical Properties of Materials

    • Strength: Material's ability to resist deformation or breakage under applied loads.
    • Elasticity: Material's tendency to regain its original shape after the load is removed.
    • Plasticity: Material's ability to deform permanently after the load is removed.
    • Ductility: Material's ability to be drawn or deformed into wires.
    • Tensile Strength: Material's resistance to breaking under tensile loads.
    • Stress: Force per unit area acting on a material.
      • Types of Stress: Normal (tensile, compressive) and Shearing
      • Bearing Stress.
    • Strain: Change in length per unit original length.
    • Stress-strain Diagram: Graph relating stress and strain. Critical points like Elastic Limit, Yield Point, Ultimate Strength, and Rapture Strength are identified and described.

    Polymers

    • Materials of high molecular weight created by joining monomers into long chains.
    • Types of polymers: Homopolymers, Copolymers, Terpolymers and their structures and composition.
    • Polymerization: Chemical reaction to form larger polymer molecules.
      • Chain Reaction (Addition) Polymerization
      • Step-Reaction (Condensation) Polymerization
    • Properties influenced by factors:
      • Branching
      • Polarity
      • Molecular weight
      • Shape of the molecule
      • Thermal
      • Mechanical history

    Nanomaterials

    • Materials with at least one dimension in the nanometer range (1–100 nm).
    • Nanotechnology: Science, engineering, and technology at the nanoscale.
    • Applications: healthcare, electronics, cosmetics, textiles, information technology, and environmental protection. How nanomaterials are manufactured: top-down and bottom-up methods.
    • Properties of nanomaterials: Physical and chemical.
    • Potential effects of nanomaterials on health and the environment.

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