FerrousandNon-FerrousMetals-UniversityofRijeka.pptVIP

Non-Metals Non-Metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity when compared to metals as they gain or share valence electrons easily (as opposed to metals which lose their valence electrons easily) usually have lower densities than metals; they have significantly lower melting points and boiling points than metals brittle, non-ductile, dull (do not posses metallic luster)  Non-Metals Plastics Thermosetting polymer Epoxy resin Thermoplastic Rubber Plastics Plastics: immune to corrosion insulator unsuitable for higher temperatures to improve their properties additives are given Thermosetting plastic A thermosetting plastic, also known as a thermoset, is polymer material that irreversibly cures. The cure may be done through heat (generally above 200 °C), through a chemical reaction (two-part epoxy, for example). Thermosetting plastic Thermoset materials are usually liquid or malleable prior to curing and designed to be molded into their final form, or used as adhesives. Others are solids like that of the molding compound used in semiconductors and integrated circuits (IC). Once hardened, a thermoset resin cannot be reheated and melted back to a liquid form. Epoxy resins Epoxy resin – thermosetting plastic usage: chocking materials Thermoplastic Thermoplastic, also known as a thermosoftening plastic is a polymer that turns to a liquid when heated and freezes to a very glassy state when cooled sufficiently. Thermoplastic polymers differ from thermosetting polymers in that they can be remelted and remoulded. Rubber Rubber rough, elastic material unaffected by water attacked by oil and steam usage: gaskets, flexible couplings, vibration mount Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Lesson 3 Metals Metal is an element, compound or alloy that is a good conductor of both electricity and heat Metal crystal structure and specific metal properties are determined by metallic bonding – force, holding together the atoms of a metal Metals Ability of the