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ID006183
Call Number620.11/MOR
Title ProperMaterials
LanguageENG
AuthorMorgan, Sally ;  Morgan, Adrian
PublicationNew York,  Facts On File,  1994.
Description48p   White Spine
SeriesDesigns in Science
NoteExamines the molecular structure of materials and manufacturing methods, as well as the many different ways in which materials are used by people, animals and plants. Ranging from fibres, wood, concrete, iron and steel to the very latest "smart" materials. This title looks closely at how technology mirrors nature.
NoteAtoms and elements:
Elements
Chemical reactions
Large-scale atomic structures

States of matter:
Changing state
Gels

Polymers:
Fibres
Silk
Plant fibres
Synthetic fibres
Plastics
Biodegradable plastics

Building materials:
Wood
Paper
Clay
Metals
Glass and ceramics
Expansion and contraction

Calcium-rich materials:
Shells and skeletons
Cement and concrete
Bones and teeth
Growth and repair

Rubber and glue:
Rubber
Glue
Standard Number0816029857
Price. QualificationRs.350(Hb)
Classification Number620.11
Key WordsMatter ;  Materials


 
 
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