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Elastomers

Another polymer classification includes the elastomeric materials that may experi-

ence very large elastic deformations. Most of these materials are copolymers, whereas

the silicone elastomers are really inorganic materials.

Fibers

Many polymeric materials may be spun into fibers, which are used primarily in textiles.

Mechanical, thermal, and chemical characteristics of these materials are especially

critical.

Miscellaneous Applications

Other miscellaneous applications that employ polymers include coatings, adhesives,

films, and foams.

Advanced Polymeric Materials

This chapter concluded with discussions of three advanced polymeric materials—

ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene, liquid crystal polymers, and thermoplastic

elastomers. These materials have unusual properties and are used in a host of high-

technology applications.

IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONCEPTS

Abrasive

Adhesive

Alloy steel

Brass

Bronze

Calcination

Cast iron

Cement

Compacted graphite iron

Crystallization

Ductile (nodular) iron

Ferrous alloy

Fiber

Firing

Foam

Glass-ceramic

Gray cast iron

High-strength, low-alloy (HSLA)

steel

Liquid crystal polymer

Malleable iron

Microelectromechanical system

(MEMS)

Nonferrous alloy

Optical fiber

Plain carbon steel

Plastic

Refractory (ceramic)

Specific strength

Stainless steel

Structural clay product

Temper designation

Thermoplastic elastomer

Ultrahigh molecular weight

polyethylene (UHMWPE)

White cast iron

Whiteware

Wrought alloy

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