The document discusses several common materials used in manufacturing including polymers, metals, and other materials. It provides details on the properties and applications of ABS, polypropylene, polybutylene terephthalate, nichrome alloy, aluminum, and mica heater plates. Key points covered include melting points, chemical resistance, strength, flexibility, density, recyclability, and common uses in products like cars, toys, appliances, and heating elements.

1. Judith Lievens

2. What kind of materials are there?

3. polymers

4. AcrylonitrileButadieneStyreneABS = AcrylonitrileButadieneStyrene (C8H8)x· (C4H6)y·(C3H3N)z)thermoplastic melting point 105°C

5. ABS canbeusedbetween -25 and +60°C

6. strongerthan pure polystyrene

7. styrenegivesit a shiny, impervioussurface

8. butadiene (rubbery) provides resilience even at low temperatures

9. canberecycled

10. !! Hardness, gloss, toughness, electricalinsulation, lightweight, injection molding & extrusionpossible

11. dissolves in acetone