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Everyday Object Materials

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Glass is generally an FCC with a tetrahedron cell structure. This ceramic has many usages and can be made into windows, lenses, and beakers. Wood is a biological composite material with many pores. It is organic and contains cellulose fibers and lignin. It is used in the construction of houses, furniture, and household appliances. The rope is a composite material made of natural fiber and can be used in clothing, tarps, and textiles. Glass: file:///Users/Karentan/Downloads/9780387095448-c1.pdf Wood: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood Cotton is an organic biological material. The composite material is made of stable fiber of cellulose and is used mainly in clothing. The polyurethane synthetic material is a polymer/ plastic.  The organic compound has a  tetrakaidecahedra crystal structure: It can be used in surfboards, wall coatings, and shower curtains. EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)  foam is a polymer with c...

My Favorite Materials

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1. Material: Fiber Glass          Processing : Pultrusion- the process of pulling fibers through a resin bath.         Properties : low coefficient of thermal expansion, high thermal conductivity, high tensile strength, high chemical resistance,                             low moisture absorption.         Application : vehicles, packaging, phones, etc.           URL : http://www.lewcospecialtyproducts.com/reinforcement-fabrics/Properties-of-Fiberglass-Fabrics                 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/4-best-uses-for-fiberglass-resin                 http://www.fiberglasswindows.com/made.htm 2. Material: Nylon           Processing : Weaving and fusing, after polymersation, heat, and spinning ...