SCIMATP 1.

Properties of Materials Material Metals

Activity 1: Introduction to Materials

Chemical composition (give examples only)

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Thermal Properties

Semiconductors

Polymers

Insulators

Conducting Polymers Ceramics Insulators

Superconductor s

2. Identify at least one commercial application of each of the materials identified in number 1. 3. Commercial production of beverage containers use three different classes of materials (metals, inorganic glass, and polymers). are used. Make a table of the relative advantages and disadvantages of each class of material for this application. Consider properties such as weight, strength, reusability/recyclability, ability to keep the product fresh, and any others that are important for the application.

SCIMATP

Activity 1: Introduction to Materials

1. Engineering materials can be grouped by chemical composition into the following broad categories: a. metals c. polymers b. inorganic semiconductors d. ceramics Identify objects in the classroom, at least two for each type of material, and the major component material used. 2. Commercial production of beverage containers use three different classes of materials (metals, inorganic glass, and polymers). Make a table of the relative advantages and disadvantages of each class of material for this application. Consider properties such as weight, strength, reusability/recyclability, ability to keep the product fresh, and any others that are important for the application.

SCIMATP

Activity 1: Introduction to Materials

1. Engineering materials can be grouped by chemical composition into the following broad categories: a. metals c. polymers b. inorganic semiconductors d. ceramics Identify objects in the classroom, at least two for each type of material, and the major component material used. 2. Commercial production of beverage containers use three different classes of materials (metals, inorganic glass, and polymers). Make a table of the relative advantages and disadvantages of each class of material for this application. Consider properties such as weight, strength, reusability/recyclability, ability to keep the product fresh, and any others that are important for the application.

SCIMATP

Activity 1: Introduction to Materials

1. Engineering materials can be grouped by chemical composition into the following broad categories: a. metals c. polymers b. inorganic semiconductors d. ceramics Identify objects in the classroom, at least two for each type of material, and the major component material used. 2. Commercial production of beverage containers use three different classes of materials (metals, inorganic glass, and polymers). Make a table of the relative advantages and disadvantages of each class of material for this application. Consider properties such as weight, strength, reusability/recyclability, ability to keep the product fresh, and any others that are important for the application.

SCIMATP

Activity 1: Introduction to Materials

1. Engineering materials can be grouped by chemical composition into the following broad categories: a. metals c. polymers b. inorganic semiconductors d. ceramics Identify objects in the classroom, at least two for each type of material, and the major component material used. 2. Commercial production of beverage containers use three different classes of materials (metals, inorganic glass, and polymers). Make a table of the relative advantages and disadvantages of each class of material for this application. Consider properties such as weight, strength, reusability/recyclability, ability to keep the product fresh, and any others that are important for the application.