1) Compare and contrast using your own words (please do not merely list) the different characteristic properties of the following classes of materials: Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, and Glasses. Consider mechanical, optical, electric, magnetic and thermal properties.
2) What differentiate engineering materials from other materials like paper, water, air, etc?
3) Explain why or why not the following materials will make good candidates for the construction of a) Turbine blade for a jet turbine and b) Thermal barrier coating. Cement, aluminum, engineering ceramic, super alloy, steel and glass.
4) What is the smallest defect that an x-ray could detect in a 10mm thick plate?
5) Indicate which type of bonding would be expected for each of the following materials and provide sound rationale for your answers:
a. Solid Xenon (Xe)
b. Calcium fluoride (CaF2)
c. Rubber
d. Tungsten (W)