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Advanced materials: alloys, ceramics, composites and nanoparticles

Bonding, structure and materials · Lesson 5 of 5

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Lesson 5 of 5 · Bonding, structure and materials

Advanced materials: alloys, ceramics, composites and nanoparticles

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describe alloys as mixtures containing a metal and at least one other element, and explain why their different-sized atoms can make them harder than pure metals
describe ceramics, polymers and composites in terms of their general properties and typical uses
explain how composite materials combine properties from different components to produce useful materials for specific applications

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explain how the small size and large surface area to volume ratio of nanoparticles lead to different properties and uses compared with bulk materials

evaluate advantages, disadvantages and possible health or environmental risks of using nanoparticles in given applications

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