Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
Universidad
Carlos III de Madrid
www.uc3m.es
TOPIC 1.1. FAMILIES OF MATERIALS, PROPERTIES
APPLICATIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA.
Historic evolution of Materials Science and Engineering
The Science and Engineering of Materials
Materials Classification
General properties of Materials
Going from Structure to Materials Properties
Materials Selection
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
Stone age Bronze age Iron age
BC AD
Paleolithic: wood, stone,
bones
Neolithic, clays, wood,
worked stone, skins,
Metals (Au, Ag, Cu,
Sn, ...)
Silk, transparent glass,
bronze (Cu-Sn)
Iron
Blown glass
Paper
Surface processing
Porcelain
Industrial Revolution
Aluminium (Mét. Hall)
Polymers
Synthetic Fibers
Magnetic Supports
500
1000
1500
2000
9000
7000
5000
3000
0
500
1000
1500
2000
100
800
1300
1800
1900
HISTORIC EVOLUTION OF MATERIALS
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Materials Science: basic knowledge about the internal structure,
properties and processing of materials.
Materials Engineering: fundamental knowledge applied to
materials in order to transform them into useful products required
by the society.
Structure
Processing
Properties
Applications
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Material Composition Structure Properties
Metals Metals Crystalline
σ
e
, σ
t
, R
Polymers
Chains of organic
molecules
Semi crystalline
or amorphous
σ
e
,σ
t
, ρ
Ceramics Metals + no metals
Crystalline or
amorphous
hardness,
brittleness
Composite materials: system or combination of materials that
results from the union (not chemical, insoluble between them) of two
or more components, creating a new material with specific properties
and characteristics, with properties different from the constituent
materials .
CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS
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Functional classification :
Aerospace
Biomedical
Electronic Materials
Energy Technology and Environment
Magnetic Materials
Optical and Photonic Materials
“Smart” Materials
Structural Materials
CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS
Classification
of functional
materials
Aerospace
Composites,
Al-alloys,
superalloys,
Ti-alloys
Biomedical
Hydroxyapatite,
Titanium
alloys, shape-
memory
alloys,
hydrogels
Structural
Steels,
Al-alloys,
Concrete
Fiberglass
Wood
Electronic
Materials
Si, GaAs,
Ge, BaTiO
3
,
PZT, Cu,
YBa
2
Cu
3
O
7-x
Energy,
Technology
and
Environment
UO
2
, Ni-Cd,
ZrO
2
,
Amorphous
Si:H
Magnetic
materials
Fe, Fe-Si,
MnZn ferrites,
Co-Pt-Ta-Cr
Optical
materials
GaAs, SiO
2
,
Glasses, YAG,
Al
2
O
3
Smart
materials
PZT, Ni-Ti
shape-
memory
alloys,
Polymer gels
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Nature of bonding properties type of materials
Type of material Character of bonding Examples
Metal Metallic Fe, steels
Ceramic and glasses Ionic/ covalent Silica (SiO
2
)
Polymers Covalent and secondary Polyethylene –(CH
2
)-
GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
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Metals and Metallic alloys
- Characteristic shine
- Electrical and thermal conductivity
- Workability
- Ductility
GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
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Polymers
- Principally based on chains of carbon
atoms joined by covalent bonds.
- Thermoplastics
- Thermostable
- Elastomers
- Thermal and electric insulators
- Good specific properties
- Low working temperature
GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
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Ceramics
- High hardness
- Brittleness
- Electric and thermal insulators
- Workability
- Good thermal and chemical stability.
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GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
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Composite Materials
- Great range of properties
- Depend on the constituent materials
- General classification as a function of the matrix and the reinforcement
- Ceramic matrix
- Metallic matrix
- Polymeric matrix
GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
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Structure:
Distribution of e
-
affects the electric , magnetic, thermal , optical
behaviour, and the corrosion resistance.
Bonding determines the type of material
The positioning of atoms in space crystalline structure
influences mechanical properties
Properties
Mechanical (R
mecánica
, ductility, R
impacto
...)
Physico-chemical ( Corrosion resistance, electrical, magnetic,
optical…)
Processing
Moulding process
Plastic deformation process
Joining process
Mechanical working process
FROM STRUCTURE TO PROPERTIES
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Structure, Properties and Processing
Transparent
Single crystal
without defects
Translucent
Polycrystalline
Grain boundaries
Opaque
Polycrystalline
Grain boundaries + pores
FROM STRUCTURE TO PROPERTIES
J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science and
Engineering for Engineers; Prentice Hall.
William D. Callister Materials Science
and Engineering: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons
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Structure, Properties and Processing
Atomic Scale
Al alloys: ductile
Mg alloys: relatively brittle
J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science and
Engineering for Engineers; Prentice Hall.
planes and directions of high
atomic density
easily deformed mechanically
Ductility
Al: 12 planes and directions major capacity for de deformation
Mg: 3 planes and directions
FROM STRUCTURE TO PROPERTIES
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Example of
application
Properties
Metals and alloys
Foundry products
Automotive motors
Castable, absorber of
vibrations
Ceramics and glasses
SiO
2
-Na
2
O-CaO
Windows
Optically transparent,
thermal insulators
Polymers
Polyethylene
Packaging and bags
Easily processed in thin
layers , flexible and
hermetic
Semiconductors
Silicon
Transistors and
intergraded circuits
Unique electrical properties
Composite Materials
WC-Co
Cutting and forming
tools
Elevated hardness and
relatively good impact
resistance
FROM STRUCTURE TO PROPERTIES
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Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
Practical examples. Preliminary considerations
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Which material is appropriate? Within a predetermined group, which is the best?
J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
for Engineers; Prentice Hall
Steps for materials selection: gas cylinder
Evaluate requirements for storing gases at P (14 MPa)
Eliminate materials that do not satisfy the limiting characteristics: (R
mehanical
and strength ):
polymers and ceramics
Choose the one with the lowest cost: metals
SELECTION OF MATERIALS
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Practical examples. Preliminary considerations
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Steps for materials selection: Spaceship
Evaluate requirements for a pressure container of a spaceship
SELECTION OF MATERIALS
J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
for Engineers; Prentice Hall
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Selection and/or inadequate
design
Improper use during service
Causes of materials failures :
Transport ship of the II World War . Brittle fracture of the
steel hull due to low temperatures.
SELECTION OF MATERIALS
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http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Materials-Science-and-Engineering/3-080Fall-2005/CourseHome/
EVOLUTION AND SUBSTITUTION
M.F. Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Butterworth-Heinemann
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Property Diagrams
SELECTION OF MATERIALS
M.F. Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Butterworth-Heinemann
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Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications Universidad
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Carlos III de Madrid www.uc3m.es
TOPIC 1.1. FAMILIES OF MATERIALS, PROPERTIES
APPLICATIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA.
Historic evolution of Materials Science and Engineering
• The Science and Engineering of Materials • Materials Classification
• General properties of Materials
• Going from Structure to Materials Properties • Materials Selection
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 1
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
HISTORIC EVOLUTION OF MATERIALS Stone age Bronze age Iron age BC AD 0 500 9000 7000 5000 3000 2000 1500 1000 100 500 800 1000 1300 1500 1800 1900 2000 -Sn) Iron bones Paper Sn, ...) olution ys, wood, u, Ag, Cu, e (Cu Porcelain ev Polymers Blown glass ed stone, skins, ynthetic Fibers ansparent glass, bronz S Surface processing Magnetic Supports work Metals (A Neolithic, cla Industrial R Silk, tr Aluminium (Mét. Hall) Paleolithic: wood, stone,
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 2
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Materials Science: basic knowledge about the internal structure,
properties and processing of materials.
Materials Engineering: fundamental knowledge applied to
materials in order to transform them into useful products required by the society. Applications Structure Properties Processing
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 3
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS Material Composition Structure Properties Metals Metals Crystalline ↑σe, ↑σt, ↑R Polymers Chains of organic Semi crystalline molecules or amorphous ↓σe,↓σt, ↓ρ Ceramics Metals + no metals Crystalline or ↑hardness, amorphous ↑brittleness
Composite materials: system or combination of materials that
results from the union (not chemical, insoluble between them) of two
or more components, creating a new material with specific properties
and characteristics, with properties different from the constituent materials .
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 4
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS
Functional classification : Aerospace Composites, Al-alloys, Smart superalloys,  Aerospace materials Ti-alloys Electronic Materials PZT, Ni-Ti Si, GaAs, shape-  Biomedical memory Ge, BaTiO3, alloys, PZT, Cu, Polymer gels YBa2Cu3O7-x  Electronic Materials Biomedical Structural
 Energy Technology and Environment Hydroxyapatite, Steels, Classification Titanium Al-alloys, of functional alloys, shape- Concrete memory  Magnetic Materials materials Fiberglass alloys, hydrogels Wood
 Optical and Photonic Materials Energy, Technology Optical  “Smart” Materials and materials Environment GaAs, SiO2, UO Glasses, YAG, 2, Ni-Cd,  Structural Materials ZrO Al 2, 2O3 Amorphous Magnetic Si:H materials Fe, Fe-Si, MnZn ferrites, Co-Pt-Ta-Cr
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 5
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
Nature of bonding properties type of materials Type of material Character of bonding Examples Metal Metallic Fe, steels Ceramic and glasses Ionic/ covalent Silica (SiO2) Polymers Covalent and secondary Polyethylene –(CH2)-
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
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Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS Metals and Metallic alloys - Characteristic shine
- Electrical and thermal conductivity - Workability - Ductility
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/
File:Reduction_Gear.jpg File:Under_the_bridge_- _Oresund_Bridge.jpg
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Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS Polymers
- Principally based on chains of carbon
atoms joined by covalent bonds. - Thermoplastics - Thermostable - Elastomers
- Thermal and electric insulators - Good specific properties - Low working temperature
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Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS Ceramics - High hardness - Brittleness
- Electric and thermal insulators - Workability
- Good thermal and chemical stability.
http://perso.wanadoo.es/chyryes/glosario/cer_fun.htm
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 9
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS Composite Materials - Great range of properties
- Depend on the constituent materials
- General classification as a function of the matrix and the reinforcement - Ceramic matrix - Metallic matrix - Polymeric matrix
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 10
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
FROM STRUCTURE TO PROPERTIES Structure:
• Distribution of e- affects the electric , magnetic, thermal , optical
behaviour, and the corrosion resistance.
• Bonding determines the type of material
• The positioning of atoms in space ⇒ crystalline structure ⇒
influences mechanical properties Properties • Mechanical (R , ductility, R ...) mecánica impacto
• Physico-chemical ( Corrosion resistance, electrical, magnetic, optical…) Processing • Moulding process
• Plastic deformation process • Joining process
• Mechanical working process
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 11
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
FROM STRUCTURE TO PROPERTIES
Structure, Properties and Processing Transparent Single crystal Opaque without defects Polycrystalline Grain boundaries + pores Translucent Polycrystalline Grain boundaries
William D. Callister Materials Science
J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science and
and Engineering: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons
Engineering for Engineers; Prentice Hall.
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 12
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
FROM STRUCTURE TO PROPERTIES
Structure, Properties and Processing Atomic Scale Al alloys: ductile
Mg alloys: relatively brittle
J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science and •
Engineering for Engineers; Prentice Hall.
planes and directions of high atomic density
• easily deformed mechanically • Ductility
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:149405.jpeg
Al: 12 planes and directions  major capacity for de deformation Mg: 3 planes and directions
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Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
FROM STRUCTURE TO PROPERTIES Example of Properties application Metals and alloys Automotive motors Castable, absorber of Foundry products vibrations Ceramics and glasses Windows Optically transparent, SiO thermal insulators 2-Na2O-CaO Polymers Easily processed in thin Packaging and bags layers , flexible and Polyethylene hermetic Semiconductors Transistors and Silicon intergraded circuits Unique electrical properties Composite Materials Cutting and forming Elevated hardness and relatively good impact WC-Co tools resistance
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 14
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications SELECTION OF MATERIALS
Practical examples. Preliminary considerations
Which material is appropriate? Within a predetermined group, which is the best?
Steps for materials selection: gas cylinder
 Evaluate requirements for storing gases at ↑ P (14 MPa)
 Eliminate materials that do not satisfy the limiting characteristics: (R and strength ): mehanical polymers and ceramics
 Choose the one with the lowest cost: metals
J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
for Engineers; Prentice Hall

Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 15
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications SELECTION OF MATERIALS
Practical examples. Preliminary considerations
Steps for materials selection: Spaceship
Evaluate requirements for a pressure container of a spaceship
J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
for Engineers; Prentice Hall

Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 16
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications SELECTION OF MATERIALS
Practical examples.
Causes of materials failures :
 Selection and/or inadequate design
 Improper use during service
Transport ship of the II World War . Brittle fracture of the
steel hull due to low temperatures.

Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 17
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications
EVOLUTION AND SUBSTITUTION
M.F. Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Butterworth-Heinemann
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Materials-Science-and-Engineering/3-080Fall-2005/CourseHome/
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 18
Topic 1: Introduction. Families of materials and applications SELECTION OF MATERIALS Property Diagrams
M.F. Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Butterworth-Heinemann
Dpt. Materials Sci. and Eng. and Chem. Eng. UC3M
Sophia A. Tsipas / Dania Olmos 19