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material research
plastics
nylon
low friction co eficcient
ABS
tough
pla
high tensile strength
resin
good electrical insulator
acrylic
transparent
plant based resin
sustainable
urea formaldahyde
el;ectrical insulation
cellulose acetate
made using wood pulp
polypropylene
processed into widerance of objects
high impact polystyrene
lightweight
low density polyethelyne
flexible
pvc
chemically resistant
polycarbonate
high impact resistance
PET
non pourus
composites
fiberglass
high heat insulation
kevlar
extreemly high tensile strenghth
micro fibers
lightweight
nomex
high heat and flame resistance
geo textiles
breatheable
carbon fiber
high impact resistance
metals
alloys
tungsten carbide
High hardness and high abrasion resistance
stainless steel
Attractive appearance
zinc
high heat capacity
bronze
low metal to metal friction
brass
high corrosion resistance
high carbon steel
memory type property
low carbon steel
outstanding ductility and toughness.
cast iron
excellent compressive strength
iron
very dense
titanium
high strength to weight ratio
magnesium
low density
aluminium
lightweight
lithium
high heat capacity
natural woods
oak
high density
birch
high shock resistance
pine
Resists Shrinking & Swellling
walnut
dark coloured wood with attractive grain patterns
ash
very durable
man made boards
mdf
uniform apperance
chipboard
cheap to manufacture
plywood
high impact resistance
block board
easy to work with
sterling board
high load bearing properties
minerals
graphite
great conductor of heat
glass
transparency
silica
nonconductors of electricity
ceramics
terracotte
porous
plaster
resistant to thermal and moisture changes
porcelin
high level of mechanical resistance