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- Year 11
Sources and stock forms of polymers
I can describe where different materials come from and identify their common stock forms.
- Year 11
Sources and stock forms of polymers
I can describe where different materials come from and identify their common stock forms.
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Key learning points
- Raw materials need to be sourced and processed into a useable form.
- Materials are available in a range of stock forms, which influences material selection and production methods.
Keywords
Source - where a material originates from
Raw material - a natural material in its original state
Process - changing a material to make it suitable for making products
Stock form - the standard shape or size a material is supplied in
Common misconception
All materials are ready to use in their natural state.
Raw materials need to go through a range of processing stages to make them usable.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Materials are chosen based on their physical and working .
Q2.What does 'structural integrity' refer to in materials and structures?
Q3.Which of these materials comes from a plant source?
Q4.Match the material to its source:
ores in rocks
crude oil
sheep
trees
Q5.Which group includes only natural materials?
Q6.Match the material category to its example:
pine
copper
silk
greyboard
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put the stages in the correct order from source to stock form:
Q2.What is one main benefit of using standard stock forms in manufacturing?
Q3.What is the main source for synthetic, non-biodegradable polymers?
Q4.Put the following stages of processing polymers into order:
Q5.Identify the sustainable polymers:
Q6.Match each stock form with the correct description:
solid cylindrical
hollow cylindrical
small pellets
strands
fine particles