For AS/A Level students should know and understand the classifications of the following materials and be able to name examples that belong to each category: • metals (ferrous, non-ferrous, alloys) • woods (hardwoods, softwoods, manufactured boards) • polymers (thermoplastics, thermoset polymers, elastomers) • papers and boards • composites • smart materials • modern materials.
Please work through the following slides to familurise / re-aquaint yourselves with the following materials :-