ceramics

• What is soda lime glass ideal for?

  Windows and bottles
• What materials are mixed to make soda lime glass?

  Sodium carbonate and limestone
• What happens to the mixture of sodium carbonate and limestone when heated?

  It melts and solidifies into shape
• What is a limitation of soda lime glass?

  It has a relatively low melting point
• What is the melting point characteristic of borosilicate glass?

  Higher melting point than soda lime glass
• What are common uses for borosilicate glass?

  Kitchenware and labware
• What is clay ceramics made from?

  A mineral found in the ground
• What happens to wet clay when it is heated?

  It hardens in a furnace
• What defines a composite material?

  • Combination of two different materials
  • Reinforcement (fibers or fragments)
  • Surrounded by a matrix or binder
  • Different properties than individual materials
• What are the components of carbon fiber composites?

  Fibers of carbon and plastic resin
• Why are carbon fiber composites useful in cars and aircraft?

  They are strong and light
• What is reinforced concrete made of?

  Steel bars surrounded by concrete
• Why is reinforced concrete used in buildings?

  It is extremely strong