Technical Vocabulary for Edexcel GCSE D&T topic 1.4 Modern & Smart Materials
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modern |
Modern materials are those which have only recently been discovered or invented.
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smart |
A smart material changes its properties based on external stimulus such as light, heat or pressure.
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nanotechnology |
Nanotechnology uses materials or objects that are between 1 and 100 nanometres across.
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reactive |
Reactive glass reacts to bright light by darkening almost instantly.
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piezoelectric |
A piezoelectric material responds to movement, stress and electrical stimuli.
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quartz |
Quartz is a hard transparent mineral.
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chromatic |
Chromatic means colour. Thermo chromatic pigments change colour with heat.
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photo |
Photo means light. Photo chromatic glass darkens when exposed to UV light.
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thermo |
Thermo means heat. Thermo chromatic pigments change colour with heat.
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conductive |
Having the property or capability of conducting, e.g. heat or electricity.
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composite |
A composite material combines different materials to create a new materials with improved properties.
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plywood |
Plywood is made from thin veneers of wood glued in alternate layers to create a stiff board.
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thermosetting |
Thermosetting polymers permanently set when subjected to heat.
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reinforced |
A reinforced material has pieces of another material added to it to improve its strength.
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robotic |
Robotic materials are being developed that can respond to their environment.
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textiles |
Technical textiles are fabrics that have been developed with enhanced properties, eg. waterproof but still breathable.
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