Know these functional groups: acid, alcohol, amine, amide, epoxide, carbonate, ester
Be able to recognize and differentiate between these polymer structures: polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, nylon, Kevlar, PVC, silicone, polycarbonate
Oils, elastomers, molding compds - depending on MW Low Tg Stinks when it crosslinks
Rigid Formed by adding plasticizer "vinyl"
Non-crystalline Strong & tough Stiff chains, H bonding betwn chains High TM
Strong, tough Fibers
Nylon cousin Very strong Very stiff chains Fibers
Spaghetti LDPE - low MW, short branches HDPE - higher MW, crystalline (no branches) UHMWPE - very high MW, crystalline
Like an organic salt
Composites Matrix - metallic, ceramic, polymeric Reinforcement - particulates, fibers
Composites Matrix - metallic, ceramic, polymeric Reinforcement - particulates, fibers Fibers - conts, disconts glass, carbon
Composites Role of matrix in FR composites - transfer stress to fibers & protect fibers
Composites Role of matrix in FR composites - transfer stress to fibers & protect fibers Fibers & orientation
Materials selection Economics Environmental Political Market Aesthetics Material properties
Materials selection Economics Environmental Political Market Aesthetics Material properties Ashby diagrams