My Favorite Materials



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
         Properties: Heat resilience to environmental and chemical changes, high elongation, melting temperature from 440-500                                   deg F.
         Application: Seat belts, swimwear, rope
 
         URL: http://sciencing.com/nylons-properties-uses-8627049.html
                   http://www.wisegeek.org/how-is-nylon-made.htm
                   http://www.sdplastics.com/nylon.html

3. Material: Stainless Steel

          Processing: Cold working, casting
         Properties: Iron alloys with about 13% chromium, corrosion resistant, ductile, coefficient of thermal                                                                       expansion: 17*10^-6/deg.C.
         Application: kitchen appliances, car exhaust systems, surgical instruments
 
         URL: http://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=2873
                   https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/most-common-uses-of-stainless-steel/

4. Material: Diamond

         Processing: sawing, bruting (shaping), polishing
        Properties: Hard/tough, high thermal conductivity, chemically resistant, high index of refraction, high electric resistivity.                                 Density: 3.5g/cm^3. Hardness: 45GPa
        Application: Jewelry, oil drill bits, heat spreaders
   
        URL: https://www.awdc.be/en/diamond-processing
                 http://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=262

 5. Material: Pressure-treated Wood

         Processing: Inserted with chemicals: Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ), Copper Azole (CA), and Micronized Copper                                   Azole (MCA).
        Properties: Higher resilience to environmental factors
        Application: Decking and construction
   
        URL: http://www.homedepot.com/c/discover_benefit_pressure_treated_wood_HT_BG_LC

 6. Material: Aluminum

         Processing: Coldworking, sintering, casting
        Properties: Low density, high strength, corrosion resistant, thermally and electrically conductive. Coefficient of thermal                                      expansion: 23*10^-6/deg. C. Specific mass of 2700 kg/m^3.
        Application: Car bodies, ships, train railings, conductors
   
        URL: http://www.aluminiumdesign.net/why-aluminium/properties-of-aluminium/

7. Material: Ceramic glass

        Processing: Milling, sintering, casting
        Properties: Heat resistant, can withstand constant temperature of 1470 deg. F
        Application: cooktops.utensilss
 
        URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceramic_engineering#Processing_steps
                  https://www.onedayglass.com/question/difference-tempered-glass-ceramic-glass/


 8. Material: Tungston 

         Processing: Sintering
        Properties: Highest melting point and tensile strength of all metals; corrosion resistant; high conductivity. Melting point:                                  3410 deg. C. Tensile strength at room temperature: 100,000- 500, 000 psi.
        Application: Hardmetal tools, manufacturing equipment
 
        URL: https://www.tungsten.com/materials/tungsten/


9. Material: Silicone

         Processing: Synthesising and distilling, hydrolysis and polymerization
        Properties: Low thermal conductivity, resistance to chemicals
        Application: Insulation, rubber, grease, coatings and sealants.

        URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone
                  http://www.dowcorning.com/content/discover/discoverchem/si-manufacturing.aspx


10. Material: Cast Iron

             Processing: Smelting, coldworking, casting
            Properties: Steel and carbon alloy; low melting temperature: = 2150deg F; hard, brittle, and not ductile; low tensile                                              strength with high compression strength
            Application: Hinges, fences, stairs, stoves, piping.
 
            URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast_iron
                      https://www.britannica.com/technology/iron-processing
                      https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/111738

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