Matthams, Tom.
Perfect Partnerships. / Tom Matthams. - New Scientist, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 62. Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Perfect Partnerships, Jan. 20, 2001; pp. 1-4.
"How can you turn materials that are weak and brittle into materials that are tough and strong? The secret lies in selecting the right combination of metals, fibres, plastics and ceramics to give you the exact material you need. Welcome to the mix and match world of composites." (NEW SCIENTIST) This article studies composite materials and investigates their common uses.
1522-3264;
Ceramics.
Composite materials.
Materials--Research.
Materials science.
AC1.S5
050
Perfect Partnerships. / Tom Matthams. - New Scientist, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 62. Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Perfect Partnerships, Jan. 20, 2001; pp. 1-4.
"How can you turn materials that are weak and brittle into materials that are tough and strong? The secret lies in selecting the right combination of metals, fibres, plastics and ceramics to give you the exact material you need. Welcome to the mix and match world of composites." (NEW SCIENTIST) This article studies composite materials and investigates their common uses.
1522-3264;
Ceramics.
Composite materials.
Materials--Research.
Materials science.
AC1.S5
050