| Publication |
New York, Facts On File, 1994.
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| Description |
48pWhite Spine
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| Series |
Designs in Science
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| Summary/Abstract |
Examines 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.
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| Contents |
Atoms 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
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| Standard Number |
0816029857 Hb.
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