Polymers, Ceramics and Composite Materials
Polymers
are materials assemble of long, repeating chains of molecules. The materials
possess unique properties, depending on the type of molecules existence bonded
and how they are bonded. Several polymers bend and stretch such as rubber
and polyester. Others are hard and strong like epoxies and glass.
Ceramics
are classified as inorganic and nonmetallic materials that are precondition to
our daily lifestyle. Ceramic and
materials engineers are the people who outline the processes in which these
products can be made, create new types of ceramic products, and discover
different uses for ceramic
products in everyday life.
A
composite
material is a mixture of two materials with
different physical and chemical properties. When they are connected they produce
a material which is specialized to do a certain job, for occasion to become
stronger, lighter or resistant to electricity. They can also upgrade strength
and stiffness. The reason for their use above traditional materials is because
they improve the properties of their base m Electrical, Optical, and Magnetic
Materials